Crispy, sweet, and juicy air fryer corn on the cob, ready in under 15 minutes!
Serve with salted butter, salt, and pepper for a delicious and easy vegetable side dish! Perfect with burgers or leftover chicken tacos!
When the weather isn't nice enough for a BBQ, I turn to my trusty air fryer to cook this delicious corn on the cob!
It's a quick and easy vegetable side, and best of all, my kids love it!
👩🍳 Love air fryer vegetables? Try my air fryer broccoli Parmesan!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- An easy air fryer summer side dish.
- No oil is needed so it's lower in fat than regular corn on the cob.
- Ready in just 15 minutes.
- The kids love it!
What is an air fryer?
Air fryers are small(ish) kitchen appliances that operate like a convection oven—except in a smaller, more concentrated space. My Ninja Foodi air fryer* (affiliate link) has a large capacity (5.7 litres) so is relatively large compared to some of the smaller fryers you can buy.
The air is circulated at a high temperature and evenly around the food, which makes the food cook more quickly than in a conventional oven and helps give foods a crispy coating without the need for lots of oil and fat.
🛒 Ingredient notes
- Corn on the Cob - four ears of corn that have been trimmed and had the husk removed.
- Butter - for brushing on after cooking (you can skip this step if you want a lower fat recipe).
- Salt & Pepper - for seasoning.
🔪 How to cook corn on the cob in air fryer
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Preheat the air fryer to 200c (400F).
Two: Place the husked and trimmed corn ears in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping with tongs halfway through cooking.
Three: Brush with melted butter and season with sea salt and black pepper before serving.
💭 Expert tip
For extra crispy corn on the cob, spray or brush the corn ears with olive oil (or vegetable oil) prior to air frying. I like to keep my corn on the cob lower in fat, so skip this step!
🍴 Delicious corn on the cob toppings
Here are some corn on the cob topping ideas to try!
- Butter, salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
- Garlic butter and lime juice.
- Spicy chilli mayo.
- Lemon juice and chilli flakes.
- Smoked paprika and olive oil.
- Cayenne pepper.
Air fryer corn on the cob is the perfect side to lots of different meals. I like to serve them as a side dish to meat feast pizza and sweet potato french fries, air fryer whole chicken, and garlic butter chicken strips.
🥡 Storage
Store: Air fryer corn on the cob is best eaten fresh. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Place in a hot air fryer for a few minutes to reheat.
Freeze: Not suitable for home freezing.
❓ Frequently asked questions
There is no need to wrap the corn in aluminium foil before air frying.
Yes, allow the corn to defrost for 30 minutes prior to cooking in the air fryer. You may need to add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time, depending on the make and model of your air fryer.
Yes! Follow the recipe but reduce the cooking time by 2-3 minutes. You should be able to fit 6-8 corn cobettes into a large air fryer basket.
😋 More air fryer recipes
- Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryer Stuffing Balls
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Check out all of my easy air fryer recipes in the recipe index!
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Recipe
Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Corn on the cob husk and threads removed
- 1 tablespoon Melted Butter
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 200c (400F).
- Place the husked and trimmed corn ears in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping with tongs halfway through cooking.4 Corn on the cob
- Brush with melted butter and season with sea salt, black pepper, and sprinkle with chopped parsley (if using).1 tablespoon Melted Butter, ½ teaspoon Sea Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, 1 tablespoon Parsley
Notes
- Butter, salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
- Garlic butter and lime juice.
- Spicy chilli mayo.
- Lemon juice and chilli flakes.
- Smoked paprika and olive oil.
- Cayenne pepper.
Amanda
This is such a great way to cook corn! It's super simple, and the air fryer gives it a wonderful texture.
Toni
I love how it turned out! My kids really enjoyed it! Thanks!
Dana Sandonato
So crisp, sweet, and juicy! So much better than boiling. Can't wait to use this method all summer long.
Beth
That looks really good. I've made all kinds of things in my air fryer over the years, but would you believe I've never made corn on the cob? I can't wait to try this!
Natalie
Now I can't wait for corn season to start. Looks fantastic. I saved the recipe. Thanks!