Name: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 4 ears corn (shucked and cleaned); 1 Tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper

Quick and easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is going to be your favorite way to make fresh sweet corn. It’s tender, delicious and bursting with flavor in each bite. After it’s perfectly toasted in the air fryer slather some butter on it and serve for the perfect summer side dish!

We love this corn with our favorite summer recipes like baked beans and BBQ chicken. It’s so easy and there’s nothing better than juicy fresh summer corn. It’s always a family favorite!

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Easy Air Fried Corn

Who says you need a grill to make delicious corn on the cob? Cooking it in your air fryer is easy and the corn comes out so juicy and delicious.

We love it buttered with some salt and pepper or you can slice off the cooked corn kernels to make corn salsa!

If you don’t have an air fryer you can also boil corn on the cob or cook corn on the cob in an Instant Pot! I have you covered so you don’t have to miss out on all that amazing summer corn.

This recipe is the easiest side dish and when you use your air fryer you can have this corn on the cob recipe any time of year.

Ingredients for Corn on the Cob in the Air Fryer

Corn on the cob – You will need to shuck them and discard all of the husks and silk before cooking them.
Olive oil – This keeps the corn from sticking to the air fryer basket and also adds flavor.
Salt and black pepper – You only need simple seasoning when you cook fresh sweet corn!

Can you cook frozen corn on the cob in the air fryer?

Yes, you can cook fresh or frozen corn on the cob in your air fryer. During the summer, there’s nothing better than fresh corn but during the rest of the year frozen is great.

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How to Make Corn on the Cob in Air Fryer

Coat the corn on the cob with olive oil and place the ears of corn in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook them at 370°F until the kernels are tender and juicy. Rotate them halfway through the cooking time so they cook evenly.
Season the corn with salt and pepper before serving.

Different Ways to Serve It

You can serve it with just simple salt and pepper or add some other seasonings to dress it up!

Slather melted butter on the hot corn on the cob before serving it.
Garnish it with fresh herbs like chopped parsley, basil, chives, or cilantro.
Make Mexican street corn and coat the corn with mayo along with chili powder, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the corn for serving.
You can also slice off the corn kernels and use them in any recipe that calls for cooked corn.

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

When picking out fresh corn, pick ears that have husks that are green and not dried out or yellowed. They should be wrapped tightly around the corn.
If you use frozen corn on the cob you don’t need to thaw it first. The cooking time will be a little less since it’s briefly par-cooked before it’s frozen. Just check on it and once it’s hot and juicy it’s ready!
Depending on the size of your air fryer basket you may need to cook your corn in batches.
Store leftover air fryer corn on the cob in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for several days and you can reheat it in the microwave.

Four pieces of corn on the cob on brown parchment paper

This is one of my favorite corn recipes because it’s so easy and I can make it all year – not just during grilling season. It’s the best side dish for so many meals – give it a try soon!

More Air Fryer Recipes

Want more side dishes you can make in your air fryer? Here are few more you will love!

Air Fryer Potatoes are crispy and delicious. A great side that’s easy to make!
Zucchini Fries are a great side dish that you can make in the air fryer. Fresh zucchini is breaded and air fried until it’s nice and crispy.
Skip the frozen fries and make homemade Sweet Potato Fries in the air fryer. Don’t forget the ranch for dipping!
For a healthy veggie side dish try my Air Fryer Broccoli or Asparagus!

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Tender, juicy corn on the cob cooked in your air fryer that's delicious!

Prep:5 mins

Cook:12 mins

Total:17 mins

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Ingredients

▢ 4 ears corn shucked and cleaned
▢ 1 Tablespoon olive oil
▢ salt and pepper

Instructions

Place the corn in the basket of the air fryer. Rub the olive oil evenly on the corn. Season with salt and pepper to taste
Cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until tender. Rotate half way through cooking.
Depending on the size of your Air Fryer basket you may need to do this in batches.

Tips

When picking out fresh corn, pick ears that have husks that are green and not dried out or yellowed. They should be wrapped tightly around the corn.
If you use frozen corn on the cob you don’t need to thaw it first. The cooking time will be a little less since it’s briefly par-cooked before it’s frozen. Just check on it and once it’s hot and juicy it’s ready!
Depending on the size of your air fryer basket you may need to cook your corn in batches.
Store leftover air fryer corn on the cob in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for several days and you can reheat it in the microwave.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 32kcal (2%), Carbohydrates: 0.2g, Protein: 0.04g, Fat: 4g (6%), Saturated Fat: 0.5g (3%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 0.1mg, Potassium: 2mg, Fiber: 0.03g, Sugar: 0.04g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 0.1mg, Iron: 0.03mg

We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.