EASIEST Corn on the Cob Recipe! Try Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Today! (2024)

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There’s nothing like sweet corn on the cob, especially during the summer. I’m pretty sure I like corn on the cob no matter how it’s made! Whether it’s on the grill or oven roasted corn, I’m in! You know I love my air fryer so it only made sense to try making Air Fryer Corn on the Cob!

Let me just say that if we’re not tossing corn on the grill, air fryer corn is probably my newest go to because it’s so easy and it’s delicious!

Scroll down for the printable recipe or read on for my tips for making air fried corn on the cob!

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AIR FRYER CORN ON THE COB

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can I cook corn on the cob in the air fryer?” and you haven’t just gone for it then you should know that the answer is ABSOLUTELY!

100% yes. You won’t regret it. Try it. Don’t miss it. Delicious. Easy. Do it!

Can you tell that I’m a fan of this easy recipe?

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CAN YOU PUT CORN IN AN AIR FRYER?

So now that you know you can put corn on the cob in the air fryer, you might be wondering why you’d choose to air fry it. For me, it’s about convenience (and maybe also that I’m hooked on my air fryer).

You can make air fried corn on the cob in less time than you can boil it or oven roast it. You can probably do it more quickly than grilling it, but I’m not the grill master in our house so I’m no expert on that.

Using our air fryer corn on the cob recipe, you can have well-cooked corn with plenty of flavor in about 15 minutes. It might take even less time, depending on your Air Fryer model!

If you’re looking for more of my favorite corn side dishes, I make a lot of this easy sweet corn salad and this creamy corn salad.

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For this recipe, I find it best to do 4-6 halves of corn or 4-6 smaller ears of corn. This is just what works best for our air fryer. It also works well for serving as a simple corn side dish with pretty much any meal.

You will need to remove the husks and silks from your ears of corn before putting them in the air fryer.

This has led people to ask me about using frozen corn in the air fryer.

CAN YOU COOK FROZEN CORN ON THE COB IN AN AIR FRYER

You can cook frozen corn on the cob in the air fryer! You follow the same instructions for using fresh corn.

It’s really that easy!

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BOIL CORN?

I’ve been asked if air frying corn on the cob actually saves time. In my experience, it does. It always takes my boiled corn on the cob around 7-10 minutes to cook. Add the time it takes to get the water to boil and I feel like the air fryer is a quicker way to cook corn on the cob.

I would love to hear about your experiences with both cooking methods.

AIR FRYER CORN ON THE COB IN FOIL

I’ve read that you can use aluminum foil in the air fryer if you do it correctly. Personally, I do not use it.

You don’t need it to make this corn on the cob anyway. It would just be adding an additional step that you don’t need!

I promise that this recipe is so simple even if it’s not the way you usually cook your corn on the cob!

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AIR FRYER CORN ON THE COB RECIPE

Serves: 4

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10-15 minutes

To make this recipe you’ll need corn, olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper. That’s how simple this corn is to make! Basic ingredients that give you great taste!

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To get started, you will need to remove the husks and silks from the ears of corn. My trick for doing this is to put the ears in the microwave for 3-4 minutes. Then chop the stalk end off the ear of corn. You want to cut it about an inch or so into where the corn will be. Push the corn cob from the other (non-cut) end and it should slide right out! It’s a simple way to get clean corn!

Then you’ll cut each ear in half and brush oil on each one.

Season them corn on the cob with salt and pepper. Then put them into the air fryer basket. Be sure to leave space around each one so the air can circulate.

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Cook at 375°F for 6-8 minutes and then flip. Cook for an additional 6-7 minutes or until the corn is tender.

Remove the corn from the air fryer basket and top with butter.

Enjoy with your favorite meal!

If you want to make a delicious main dish to go with your corn, I love making Air Fryer Chicken Legs and Air Fryer Hamburgers! You can get cookout flavor without a grill!

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Serve air fried corn on the cob with your favorite meal! It's the easiest way to get flavorful corn no matter what time of the year!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Calories: 155

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brush oil over each ear of corn and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Place the corn in the air fryer basket and set to cook at 375°F for 15 minutes. Flip the corn halfway through the cook time. Cook until corn is tender.

  • After removing the corn from the basket, top with butter, if desired.

Notes

You can make this recipe using frozen corn on the cob. Follow the same instructions as provided for fresh corn.

Note: Nutritional values are estimates. Exact values depend on specific products used to make recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 g | Calories: 155 kcal

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FAQs

How do you air fry corn on the cob taste of home? ›

How to Air-Fry Corn. Preheat the air fryer to 400° at least 5 minutes before you plan to add the sweet corn. Spray each shucked ear of corn with cooking spray, then season with salt and pepper. Put the ears in your air-fryer basket and air fry for 10 minutes, making sure to flip them halfway through.

Should corn on the cob be soaked before cooking? ›

Soaking the corn husks in water has two important purposes. For starters, soaking the corn in water prevents the corn husks from burning or catching on fire. Secondly, the excess moisture helps steam the corn inside the husk and makes the corn kernels as juicy and plump as possible.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer with corn? ›

You can also air fry corn in aluminum foil. Wrapping corn in foil before air frying is a great way to lock in flavor. This step also prevents the corn from drying out during the cooking process. So if you don't want extra crispy kernels, just rub oil or butter over the corn, and season it before wrapping it in foil.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer? ›

Air fryers work by circulating hot air, which originates at the bottom of the fryer. Lining it with foil can constrict the air flow and your food won't cook properly. If you are going to use aluminum foil in an air fryer, use a small amount in the bottom of the basket, making sure not to cover the food.

Can I use corn oil in air fryer? ›

Corn oil, coconut oil, and sesame oil impart a lot of flavour when used in an air fryer, according o Food Lovin' Family, so you may choose to avoid these in certain recipes.

How do you make corn taste better? ›

A little butter, milk and a dash of sugar will go a long way to improving the flavor. If you have the option, I'd recommend frozen corn over canned. Its already cooked…so just heat. If wanting to keep real simple, I drain, heat then add a little butter, kosher salt and a good bit of Fresh Ground Black Pepper.

Do you salt the water when cooking corn on the cob? ›

Fill a large pot with water until it's about halfway full, then bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the water is boiling, seasoning generously with salt (it should taste like the ocean). This is very important, as it will season the corn and bring out its natural sweetness.

Why do you soak corn in sugar water? ›

Sugar-seasoned water, however, brought out the natural sweetness of the corn the same way that salted water enhanced the flavors of other vegetables.

Why soak corn in salt water? ›

The best you could argue is that the corn becomes more deeply seasoned, as some of the salty-sweet water works its way in between the kernels.

Do you need to wrap corn in foil? ›

The three main ways to grill corn are with the husk on, husk off, or wrapped in aluminum foil. Grilling with the husk on is the best way to retain the corn's natural moisture. Only grill corn for around 15 minutes until the kernels are plump, otherwise it will dry out.

Can corn be put in air fryer? ›

Yes! Corn kernels can be cooked in a lined air fryer basket. The exterior of each kernel will crisp while remaining juicy on the inside.

How do you use an air fryer without aluminum foil? ›

Parchment paper can handle the heat inside your air fryer - up to 428°F (220°C). To get the best results, add the parchment paper to the air fryer basket at the same time as you add your ingredients. This prevents the paper from lifting up and coming into contact with the heating element while cooking.

How do you know when corn is done in foil? ›

Top it with a few thin pats of butter (½ tablespoon in each packet). Seal foil around corn, sealing the edges at the top but not making it too tight. Poke a few small holes in each packet. Place the packets on the grill grates and grill for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is bright yellow and cooked.

Can you put ears of corn in an air fryer? ›

How Long Do You Cook an Ear of Corn in an Air Fryer? We find that preheating the air fryer for 5 minutes before adding the corn helps to ensure a short cooking time. After 14 minutes, turning once, the corn on the cob is perfectly charred while remaining tender.

What is the best way to cook shucked corn on the cob? ›

Cooking Method: Boiling in Salted Water

You just place whole, shucked corn cobs in boiling, salted water and boil them for 5 minutes. That's it.

How many minutes do you cook corn on the cob? ›

How long to boil corn on the cob? Boil the corn until the kernels turn bright yellow and are crisp tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove from the water with tongs to a serving platter and serve warm.

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