Our Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe will make you rethink the way you cook corn on the cob. Perfectly seasoned with a delicious butter-based garlic Parmesan spread, this classic side dish is ready to serve in under 20 minutes.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Is SO Easy
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is my favorite summer side to accompany most any meal. Why fire up the barbecue or boil your ears in water when cooking corn in the air fryer is faster and still filled with grilled corn on the cob flavor?
You don’t have to heat up the house with the oven when preparing this recipe because the circulating hot air creates a similar caramelized exterior in every tender and juicy bite.
Love corn on the cob? Check out our Mexican Street Corn on the cob and our Parmesan Corn On The Cob recipes.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Ingredients
- Corn: I love the flavor of fresh corn when it’s in season, but you can easily make this recipe with frozen corn.
- Salted butter: Unsalted butter and an extra pinch or two of salt can also be used.
- Minced garlic: You can substitute ½ teaspoon garlic powder if needed.
- Grated parmesan cheese: This can be omitted or substituted for an extra ⅛ teaspoon of salt.
- Salt
- Pepper: Feel free to substitute white pepper for an extra dash of flavor.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Coat The Corn: Cream together the butter, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Rub the butter mixture evenly over the corn.
- Cook: Place the corn in a 375 degrees Fahrenheit preheated air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes or until slightly browned on the edges.
- Serve: Serve hot with more butter to taste. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Air-fried corn on the Cob is a great snack on its own and a wonderful accompaniment to a wide variety of dishes. I love serving it alongside homemade hamburgers, grilled meat, or fish or even with your favorite sandwiches.
Corn is also a great side to serve with tacos, quesadillas, or rice. Leftover kernels corn can be removed from the cob and used in recipes such as casseroles, soups, or stir-frys.
The air fryer can cook a variety of other veggies too! For more fuss-free cooking ideas and air fryer recipes, try my air fryer zucchini, air fryer cauliflower, air fryer french fries, air fryer home fries, and air fryer sweet potato fries.
Tips & Variations
- Cooking Corn: I used large ears of corn for this recipe. If you have a smaller air fryer, you can cut the corn in half and cook for the same amount of time in the air fryer.
- Vegan Version: You can use olive oil or avocado oil in place of the butter and leave out the parmesan cheese to make this a dairy-free recipe.
- Season Or Spice: Feel free to add some extra seasoning or spices to your butter mixture, like dried thyme, smoked paprika, or dried basil.
- Grab A Garnish: Butter, bacon, queso fresco, Parmesan, lime, parsley, cilantro, and chili can all be will all taste delicious on top of your corn.
How To Coat The Corn
It may sound silly, but the best way to spread butter around the corn evenly is to use your hands! If you don’t want to touch your food, you can use a silicone pastry brush. It may be a little more difficult to get the butter to spread evenly with the brush.
Proper Storage
- To Store: Cooked corn on the cob can be wrapped and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- To Freeze: The kernels can be removed from the cob and frozen for 6-8 months.
- To Reheat: The corn can be reheated while frozen or thawed first. Keep in mind that the texture of the corn may change after being stored and reheated but it will work well in soups, casseroles and other recipes.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 3 large ears of corn shucked
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- While it is heating, cream together butter, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until fully combined.2 Tablespoons salted butter, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Rub the butter evenly over the corn.3 large ears of corn
- Carefully place the corn in the hot Air Fryer and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the corn is cooked through and slightly browned on the edges.
- Remove from the Air Fryer and rub butter to taste evenly over the corn.
- Serve hot.
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: Cooked corn on the cob can be wrapped and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- To Freeze: The kernels can be removed from the cob and frozen for 6-8 months.
- To Reheat: The corn can be reheated while frozen or thawed first. Keep in mind that the texture of the corn may change after being stored and reheated but it will work well in soups, casseroles and other recipes.
- Cooking Corn: I used large ears of corn for this recipe. If you have a smaller air fryer, you can cut the corn in half and cook for the same amount of time in the air fryer.
- Vegan Version: You can use olive oil or avocado oil in place of the butter and leave out the parmesan cheese to make this a dairy-free recipe.
- Season Or Spice: Feel free to add some extra seasoning or spices to your butter mixture, like dried thyme, smoked paprika, or dried basil.
- Grab A Garnish: Butter, bacon, queso fresco, Parmesan, lime, parsley, cilantro, and chili can all be will all taste delicious on top of your corn.
