Quick and Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob will pair wonderfully with BBQ side dishes or as a vegetable complement to any dinner meal. You can use fresh or frozen corn. You will need foil for boiled corn and no foil for grilled corn. The garlic butter glaze in this recipe will have everyone’s mouth watering!
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Corn on the cob doesn’t get much easier in the air fryer. It cooks fast and you can even get some amazing char for a delicious grilled taste.
If you have an Instant Pot, you should check out my Instant Pot Corn on the Cob, too.
How to Prep the Corn
When shopping for corn you want to look for ears of corn with fresh husks that grip tightly around the corn.
To shuck the corn, separate the silk in half and pull to remove the layer. Pull the husk all of the way down. Rip off the husks and remove any remaining silk.
Some people will microwave their cobs to soften the silk and make it easier to pull.
You can also buy corn that has already been shucked.
How to Make and Cook Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Shuck the corn and trim the stem.
- Load the corn into the air fryer basket and spray with olive oil.
- Air fry.
How to Make Frozen Corn
Cooking frozen corn in the air fryer is convenient. Cook the corn for 12 minutes on 400 degrees.
Cook Time/How Long to Cook
8-10 minutes is the ideal cook time. Check in on your corn and adjust as necessary.
Air Fryer Temperature
I like to cook corn at 400 degrees.
More Toppings and Substitutions
- Chili Lime Seasoning (Trader Joe’s is what I Use)
- Everything But the Elote Seasoning (also Trader Joe’s)
- Cajun Seasoning
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Homemade BBQ Seasoning
- Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
How to Store It
Cooked corn on the cob will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator and up to a year in the freezer. You can read more Corn on the Cob Storage Tips here.
Pair this corn on the cob with Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs, Air Fryer Ribs, Instant Pot Potato Salad, and Air Fryer Whole Chicken.
Recipe Tips
- Wrap the corn on the cob in foil if you are going for boiled corn on the cob. Leave it off if you want grilled corn on the cob.
- I like to spray the corn with olive oil before air frying. This is optional.
- Monitor the cooking time as you air fry. Each air fryer brand will cook at different speeds. Adjust the cook time to your liking based on if you preferred charred corn, or no char.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn husks removed
- cooking oil spray I use olive oil.
Optional Butter Topping
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the corn on the cob in the air fryer basket.
- Spray both sides of the corn with oil. I like to use olive oil.
- Cook the corn for 8-10 minutes on 400 degrees. Check in on the corn on the cob. Each air fryer cooks at different speeds. If you like charred corn with a grilled taste, the corn will need a longer cook time.
- Remove the corn and coat the with the optional melted garlic butter.
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Notes
Air Fryer Corn Tips
- Wrap the corn on the cob in foil if you are going for boiled corn on the cob. Leave it off if you want grilled corn on the cob.
- I like to spray the corn with olive oil before air frying. This is optional.
- Monitor the cooking time as you air fry. Each air fryer brand will cook at different speeds. Adjust the cook time to your liking based on if you preferred charred corn, or no char.
Nek C
Sunday 24th of December 2023
There’s nothing better than air fried corn!! At this point, I don’t want it any other way. Am easy way to get your vegetables in.
staysnatched
Tuesday 2nd of January 2024
Super easy way to get vegetables in.
Babsi
Wednesday 26th of July 2023
THIS is legitimately the easiest, quickest and most delicious way to make corn on the Cob! Love it! Thanks
staysnatched
Thursday 27th of July 2023
You're welcome!
Jill
Wednesday 31st of May 2023
I forgot how easy making corn on the cob is in the air fryer. If you aren’t making your corn on the cob in the air fryer you are missing out. You won’t regret it.
staysnatched
Thursday 1st of June 2023
Simple and delicious!
Ma'Kayla D.
Tuesday 27th of December 2022
I had two ears of corn I wanted to quickly cook and knew you’d have the perfect recipe. It turned out great as usual.
staysnatched
Tuesday 3rd of January 2023
So happy it turned out great!
T
Saturday 17th of December 2022
I knew you’d have just what I needed on the site, and sure enough it was here! Perfectly cooked and so fast.
staysnatched
Tuesday 3rd of January 2023
So glad to hear it!