Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air fryer corn on the cob is the quickest and most delicious airfryer recipe to date. The airfryer quickly roasts the sweet corn, fresh or frozen, into an irresistible side dish! You are going to love this air fried corn on the cob!

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air fryers have been one of those appliances that have been on my wish list for a while. I’d heard amazing things about them, reading about how they can take away the grease use and cut the fat calories from food, all with ease.

Eating healthy with ease? Yes, please!

Needless to say, I was pretty excited when my mom got our family an air fryer for Christmas a couple of years back. It was something I had been wanting to experiment with ever since I’d first heard about it.

WHAT CAN YOU ACTUALLY COOK IN AN AIR FRYER?

The options of what you can cook in this amazing appliance are truly endless! We’ve cooked tofu, potatoes, french fries, Brussel sprouts and more! Anything that your taste buds want to try straight out of the air fryer, give it a go!

But one of my most favorite food items to make in the air fryer? CORN! This is a very quick and easy way to quick corn! And not to mention, they make the perfect side dish.

HOW EASY IS IT TO USE THE AIR FRYER?

When I say it’s super simple, it’s simple. You literally set the temp, figure out the time, and wait for that food to be done.

Is there any other appliance out there that is as simple as that? And clean-up? A total breeze, especially with this air fryer corn on the cob.

 

AIR FRYER SUCCESS EACH AND EVERY TIME

I’ve owned my air fryer now for a while, and I have to be honest…I’ve yet to find a recipe that I don’t love. And did I mention how simple it is?

To say I’m a creature of habit is an understatement. I love being able to cook a meal and know with confidence that it’s going to taste amazing each and every time.

With the Air Fryer, I absolutely have no doubts. I know that from the moment I press start, to the moment that I remove the food from the machine, it will be cooked to perfection each and every time.

Wanting crispy corn in an air fryer? We have got you covered with this air fried corn on the cob recipe! And trust me when I say that once you try corn on the cob in the Air Fryer, you will never want to go back to any other method.

Corn Facts

• Corn is actually a grain plant that originated in southern Mexico.
• The seeds or the kernels of the corn are the parts that hold the majority of the nutrients.
• That’s a good thing since that is the part that we consume.
• It is reported that corn is a good source of vitamin A, B, E and is high in fiber.

Corn on the cob in an air fryer

You do not need to preheat your air fryer for this recipe. Air fryers generally come up to heat very quickly with the air that circulates in a small space. No need to preheat. If you are a lover of fried food, you are going to like this recipe!

Can I use frozen corn in my air fryer?

Frozen corn in air fryer? This is a great question. I have used half ears of frozen corn in my air fryer. Let the corn thaw at least 30 minutes. I adjusted the timing of my recipe by adding 3 more minutes.

Roasted Corn on the Cob

Truly, you can cook corn on the cob a whole bunch of ways. You can boil it. There are even multiple ways to boil corn! The best method that I’ve found is to boil the water, insert the corn, cover and turn out off. Wait for 10 minutes and the corn is cooked nicely.

You can roast your corn in the oven or on the grill. You can grill the corn in the husks or you can remove the husks. The ways to cook corn, are pretty much endless!

For us, we love to use our Power AirFryer XL (affiliate ad link) to cook our corn on the cob! Side note: If you are in the market for an air fryer, I recently created a post about the best air fryers on the market. The post is based off of reviews from friends, family and online consumers! Be sure to check out the best air fryers on the market!

Corn Airfryer Details

So basically here are the details. Things you won’t need for this recipe: a baking sheet (for oven roasted corn) or large pot of water! Ha! And of course the water to cover the ears of corn! No water needed for this recipe.

I used 2 ears of fresh corn. I removed the husk and silk, then I cut them in half, rubbed them with oil and seasoned them with salt and black pepper. Then I placed them in the air fryer basket. No need to cover the corn with anything, just place in the basket.

As for cooking time, it is pretty easy. You can have some delicious corn in under 15 minutes, from start to finish!

Hungry for more? You are going to love these airfryer cooking recipes! Our list of delicious recipes is growing! Check them out!

How to make Air Fryer Corn on the Cob:

1. Cut corn in half so you have four pieces.

2. Gently pour 1 T of oil over corn and rub in with your hands. Place corn halves into the air fryer basket.

3. Turn the air fryer on to 380 degrees F and cook for 8 minutes. At the four minute mark, remove basket, shake and return to cooking.

4. When air fryer stops, remove corn carefully from basket (it will be HOT!)  Slather with more salt and pepper and butter if you wish!

5. ENJOY!

More Air Fryer Recipes:

• Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
•  Jalapeno Peppers in the air fryer
• Air Fryer Tofu

We truly adore how easy this recipe is. I wouldn’t have thought about corn on the cob in an air fryer, but the concept is actually pretty neat. I can quickly cook this on the counter while freeing up space on my stove to cook other things! That is a WIN!

Looking for vegan air fryer recipes? We have some of those too! You can even check out our YouTube channel for some air fryer videos.

Still don’t have an air fryer of your own? Be sure to check out our air fryer reviews from several of the top models out there. You’ll be whipping up free air fryer recipes in no time!

Want to learn more about Air Fryers? Check out our Air Fryer 101 post! Having an Air Fryer is great but may also mean that you have a ton of questions as well.

We have some great tips for using your air fryer! Be sure to check out our Common Air Fryer Mistakes post so you are avoiding common problems when using your air fryer.

How to clean your air fryer, that is the million dollar question that we’ve been hearing lately! Wondering the correct and best way to clean your air fryer? Check out these tips for cleaning your airfryer!

And while I’m crazy over my Air Fryer, I’m also just as crazy about my Instant Pot as well. I love gadgets, what can I say?

If you are looking for a few instant recipes or easy instant pot recipes, you can check out our instant pot stuffed peppers, instant pot taco soup, instant pot cheesy potato leek soup, instant pot black beans and instant pot leek soup.

Oh yes and we will have a recipe coming out soon that tells you how to make Instant Pot Corn on the Cob!

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Vegetarian Air Fryer Resources – We have a vegetarian air fryer newsletter, which you can subscribe to here. We also have a specific vegetarian air fryer recipes group on facebook. You can find that Veg Air Fryer FB Group here.

If you are looking for vegetarian recipes beyond air fryer ones, we have a Vegetarian Newsletter as well as a Vegetarian Recipes facebook group. This newsletter and FB group offers up recipes that on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, in the instant pot and more!

Other Resources:

• Air Fryer Calculator (convert oven recipes to air fryer)
• Common Air Fryer Mistakes
• Air Fryer Cooking Times Cheat Sheet
• Can You Put Foil in the Air Fryer
• How to Clean Your Air Fryer
• Tips for Your Air Fryer
• Cosori Air Fryer Reviews

More Air Fryer Goodies:

• Meat + Veg Newsletter
• Air Fryer Recipes – Facebook Group (large + fast paced – meat/veg)
• Air Fryer Recipes for Seniors  – Facebook Group
• Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes – Facebook Group
• Air Fryer Eats – Facebook Group (slower paced)

Let’s talk! Leave me a comment below telling me if you are a corn lover! Do you love your air fryer? Or are you dreaming of getting one?