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Introducing my Air Fryer Corn on the Cob – an incredibly easy and unbelievably delicious side! You’ll be ready to enjoy this air fryer corn in under 10 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy
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Why this recipe works
Buttered sweet corn is one of those air fryer recipes you’ll make time and time again. Don’t get me wrong, I love corn made on the grill but cooked in the air fryer basket reduces the cook time, makes it crispy and there’s no need to boil the ears of corn first.
One of the awesome things about corn is that there are so many great ways to enjoy it plus it’s a low calorie side dish! While butter is good, my combination of butter, garlic, and parsley make this side dish out of this world! And when you make corn on the cob in the air fryer there’s no need to turn on the oven or boil a pot of water meaning less prep time and total time.
It pairs well with my Easy Grilled Salmon Burgers and Potato Salad with Yoghurt recipe.
Ingredients to make Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Fresh Corn on the Cob – is the star of this recipe. Try to buy it without husks if possible as this saves time.
- Melted Butter or Olive Oil – adds an amazing flavour while holding the garlic and parsley on.
- Garlic Clove – Using garlic-infused butter adds a deeper flavour profile to this air fry corn on the cob.
- Fresh Parsley – adds a bright taste and fresh flavour to the corn.
- Salt and Pepper – are the quintessential seasonings that finish off this air fry corn.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- Garlic Clove – you could use dried minced garlic or garlic powder, though it won’t have the same flavour. You could also use different flavours such as Italian seasoning or Parmesan cheese.
- Parsley – You could replace parsley with basil or cilantro.
Variations
- Spicy – This is easy to heat up with chilli peppers or chili powder.
- Deluxe – There are so many flavours you can add to corn in the air fryer. If you want a Mexican Street Corn, for instance, smother your air fried corn in Mexican Crema or sour cream and then top with cotija cheese, chilli powder or paprika, lime juice, and cilantro. You could also add extra fresh herbs to enhance the flavors.
- Kid friendly – Kids may want to keep the flavour profile simple and just roll their corn on the cob in butter. Young kids may need the kernels cut off of the cob for them. Serve with mayo for extra points!
For another great air fryer recipe, try my Air Fryer Roast Potatoes recipe!
How to make Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Step 1: Firstly, peel any husks off of the corn and remove the silk, dice the parsley, and crush the garlic.
Step 2: Add the butter, garlic, and parsley to a pan. Heat until the butter melts. Don’t overheat it.
Step 3: Add in the corn and coat evenly with the buttery sauce.
Step 4: Place in the air fryer at 200C (390°F) for 6 minutes. Turn every 2 minutes. The corn should be tender and slightly charred in spots.
Serve with a pinch of salt and pepper over the top.
Hint: Consider saving extra butter sauce to baste over the cooked corn at the end.
Leftovers
Leftover corn on the cob will keep for 3-5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for up to four months.
Recipe FAQs
Corn on the cob air fryer style is so quick! It only takes about 6 minutes at 200C (390F). You should rotate the ears every 2 minutes or so. A quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious side!
Absolutely! While you could opt for roasted corn or grilled corn, corn on the cob in air fryer is one of the easiest ways to cook corn. It only takes about 6 minutes to cook at 200C and then it is ready to enjoy! You can also reheat cooked corn in the air fryer in 2 minutes!
You can! It may take a few more minutes to air fry compared to fresh or thawed corn, but it still works great! Make sure to rotate and check on the corn every 2 minutes or so.
You don’t need anything at all! If you do want clean up to be a bit easier, you can use parchment paper or a silicone air fryer liner.
Perfecting Air Fryer Vegetables
If you’re looking to perfect how to cook vegetables in the air-fryer then these recipes will really help you!
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 2 ears fresh corn
- 2 tbsp melted butter, or olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 10 g fresh parsley, small handful
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Firstly, peel off any husks and silk off the corn (if needed) and dice the parsley and crush the garlic.
- Next, add the butter, garlic, parsley to a pan and heat until the butter melts (don’t overheat it).
- Add in the corn and coat evenly with the buttery sauce. (optionally save any spare butter sauce to baste over the cooked corn at the end).
- Place in the air fryer basket at 200°C (390°F) for 6 minutes, turning every 2 minutes. The corn should be tender and slightly charred in spots.
- Serve with a pinch of salt and pepper over the top and extra butter sauce (optional).
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Perfection!
Thanks Oscar 🙂
Thank you James this was delicious …went well with a vegan chilli x
Thanks Dawn 🙂
This was delicious! Juicy
Thanks Sue!!