Corn on the cob in air fryer is a delicious and quick side. The corn comes out so juicy and tender. You can vary the seasonings for a taste of your choice or go without any too.
Corn on the cob has been one of the most favorite pick me ups.
My favorite is grilled corn on charcoal with a sprinkling of lemon juice, salt and cayenne. Yummy! But we can’t really heat up a charcoal grill for a couple of corn, can we?
The air fryer method is very convenient and gives a delicious sweet tasting corn that is super tender and juicy. Keep it healthy by skipping the butter or olive oil or go indulgent. It’s your choice.
You may also like air fryer carrots, breaded mushrooms in air fryer, Crunchy Oyster Mushrooms in air fryer, Airfryer French Fries and Crispy Air fryer Roasted Broccoli Recipe.
Tips to Make the Perfect Corn on the Cob
1. Choose fresh corn: They are the tastiest.
2. Remove the outer husk, silk and ends then air fry the corn on high temperature.
3. The corn gets nicely roasted and gets darker in colour.
4. Brush butter/olive oil with seasonings for a delightful snack or side.
Variations:
1. The recipe is already vegetarian and super simple with barely any ingredients.
2. To keep it vegan, skip butter and just use olive oil.
3. For zero oil healthy version: Skip both butter and olive oil. Just add the seasonings to lemon juice and brush these on the roasted corn. They taste delicious.
4. Indulgent: Put some grated cheese on the corn in the last minute or two of air frying for delicious melted cheese.
Stepwise Pictures:
Remove the husk, silk and snip off the ends of the corn. Keep aside.
Place the corn on the cob in the air fryer basket. You can do 2-3 at one time. If your air fryer basket is small, cut the corn into halves and then air fry.
Air fry at 200C or 390F for about 10-12 minutes till the corn gets nicely roasted and gets some brown spots.
Make a spice mix by adding ½ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. cayenne or paprika or chilli flakes, 1 tsp. lemon juice to 2 tsp. melted butter (or olive oil).
Brush this spice mix liberally. on the air fried corn.
I avoid adding it before air frying because the butter may burn a bit and so does cayenne.
Dig in and enjoy.
📖 Recipe Card
Air fryer Corn on the Cob
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Corn on the cob
Seasoning mix
- 2 tsp. melted butter or olive oil
- ½ tsp. cayenne or paprika or chilli flakes or pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- Remove the husk, silk and snip off the ends of the corn. Keep aside.
- Place the corn on the cob in the air fryer basket. You can do 2-3 at one time. If your air fryer basket is small, cut the corn into halves and then air fry.
- Air fry at 200C or 390F for about 10-12 minutes till the corn gets nicely roasted and juicy.
- Make a spice mix by adding ½ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. cayenne or paprika or chilli flakes, 1 tsp. lemon juice to 2 tsp. melted butter (or olive oil).
- Brush this spice mix liberally. on the air fried corn. I avoid adding it before air frying because the butter may burn a bit and so does cayenne.
- Dig in and enjoy.
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Notes
2. Brush butter/olive oil with seasonings after air frying to prevent butter and spices from burning during air frying. You can also choose not to use any spices. The corn is super sweet and delicious as is.
3. If your air fryer basket cannot fit whole corn on the cob, cut them into halves and threes to fit more at a time.
4. Use olive oil in place of butter for dairy free recipe.
5. For zero oil healthy version: Skip both butter and olive oil. Just add the seasonings to lemon juice and brush these on the roasted corn. They taste delicious.
6. For an indulgent twist, put some grated cheese on the corn in the last minute or two of air frying for delicious melted cheese on your ready corn.
7. This recipe is vegetarian and a wonderful side.
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