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Air fryer corn on the cob with melted butter on top.
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Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Crispy, sweet, and juicy air fryer corn on the cob, ready in under 15 minutes!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 103kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

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

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!
 
Toppings:
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.
 
Storage:
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 for a few minutes in the air fryer.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Amount per Serving
Calories
103
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
327
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
246
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
256
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
3
mg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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