Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Recipe

overhead image of 4 ears of corn on the cob on a serving platter

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 145kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Make perfect corn every time with this Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe. Ready in minutes, this air fryer corn tastes just as good as grilled corn on the cob!

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Equipment

Air Fryer (click for my favorite)

Ingredients

2 ears corn shucked, with silks removed
1 teaspoon olive oil or olive oil spray
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
Brush each ear of corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Make sure to cover all sides of the corn.
2 ears corn, 1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Place the corn in the air fryer and cook for 8 minutes. Flip and cook for 5 more minutes.
Remove the corn from the air fryer and spread the butter on while the corn is still warm. Garnish with any additional seasonings and enjoy.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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Notes

Storage: Store corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Garlic Parmesan Corn: After adding the butter in step 4, sprinkle corn with ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Elote Corn: Skip the butter in step 4 and spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise or sour cream on top. Sprinkle the corn with ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
Spicy Corn: After adding the butter in step 4, sprinkle corn with red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or cayenne pepper to taste.

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