Air fryer Corn on the Cob is a quick and easy side dish you can make anytime. It’s simple, tasty, and great for summer meals, cookouts, weeknight dinners, and more.
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If you’ve ever wondered how to make corn on the cob in the air fryer, this method is really simple. The corn turns out tender, lightly roasted, and full of flavor with hardly any effort.
This easy side dish goes with almost anything. Try it with burgers, grilled tofu, BBQ chicken, sandwiches, salads, or any of your favorite summer dinners.
If you don’t have an air fryer, you may enjoy my grilled corn recipe instead. Be sure to check out all my air fryer and side dish recipes for more inspo.
How to make corn on the cob in the air fryer
First, gather your ingredients.
Ingredients
For the best flavor, use the freshest, highest-quality ingredients you can find.
Here’s what you’ll need to make air fryer corn on the cob:
- Fresh parsley – Optional, but it adds a nice fresh finish and a little pop of color.
- Corn – Fresh ears work best. Be sure to remove the husks and silk before cooking.
- Avocado oil – This helps the seasoning stick and gives the corn a nice roasted texture. Olive oil or any neutral cooking oil works too.
- Kosher salt and black pepper – These simple seasonings are all you need.
- Butter – Optional, but highly recommended for serving. Use vegan butter to keep this recipe vegan.
Butter can be substituted for the avocado oil if you prefer. You can also change up the seasonings to match your menu. This recipe is very flexible!
Cooking air fryer corn on the cob
Corn on the cob is a simple recipe that can be made in just a few steps. Here is how to make it.
First, remove the husks and silk from the corn. Rinse the corn well and dry it with a clean paper towel.
Brush the corn with avocado oil, making sure it’s coated all over. Season all sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. When it’s ready, spray the basket with cooking spray.
Arrange the corn in the basket in a single layer.
Cook at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through.
Check the corn once or twice as it cooks to make sure it doesn’t burn. If your air fryer or corn is on the smaller side, you might need to cook in batches.
Once the corn is done, remove it from the air fryer. While it is still hot, roll it in butter, if using, and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Serve and enjoy!
Leftovers
Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Always use common sense and good judgment when it comes to leftovers, though! If something looks or smells funky, don’t eat it.
I hope y’all enjoy this air fryer corn on the cob recipe! Let me know if you try it.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Air fryer corn on the cob is a quick and easy side dish you can make in a snap. Simple and delicious!
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn
- 1-2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- vegan butter or your favorite butter – optional for serving
- fresh chopped parsley – optional for serving
Instructions
- Prep the corn by removing the husks, then rinse the corn really well. Dry it with a clean paper towel. Brush the corn all over with the avocado oil then season it all over with some salt and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. When the air fryer is ready, spray the basket with cooking spray and place the corn into the basket in an even layer. Close and cook for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees, turning the corn over halfway through the cooking time. Check the corn at least once to make sure it does not burn. You may need to do this in batches if you are working with larger pieces of corn.
- Once the corn is done, remove it from the air fryer, roll it in some butter while it is still hot and sprinkle it with some fresh parsley to serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
You can make this recipe even faster by buying corn that has already been prepped and cleaned at the grocery store. These cost a little more, but sometimes convenience is worth the price.
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