There’s nothing like sweet corn on the cob, especially during the summer. I’m pretty sure I like corn on the cob no matter how it’s made! Whether it’s on the grill or oven roasted corn, I’m in! You know I love my air fryer so it only made sense to try making Air Fryer Corn on the Cob!
Let me just say that if we’re not tossing corn on the grill, air fryer corn is probably my newest go to because it’s so easy and it’s delicious!
Scroll down for the printable recipe or read on for my tips for making air fried corn on the cob!
Updated: 4/18/24
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can I cook corn on the cob in the air fryer?” and you haven’t just gone for it then you should know that the answer is ABSOLUTELY!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Convenience – If you crave the summer flavors of corn on the cob, you can boil it or get the grill set up. But the air fryer offers in your house convenience that can’t be beat. You can have hot, fresh corn on the cob in 10-15 minutes.
- Simple Ingredients – This recipe only needs a few basic ingredients. Outside of the corn on the cob, you’ll probably have everything you need in the kitchen already!
- Versatility – Whether you’re looking for a BBQ side dish or just a delicious corn dish to serve with dinner tonight, this recipe works well for a wide range of meals. It can also rescue you on a rainy day when you were planning to grill up everything for dinner!
If you’re looking for more of my favorite corn side dishes, I make a lot of this easy sweet corn salad and this creamy corn salad.
Can You Put Corn in the Air Fryer?
So now that you know you can put corn on the cob in the air fryer, you might be wondering why you’d choose to air fry it. For me, it’s mostly about convenience (and maybe also that I’m hooked on my air fryer).
You can make air fried corn on the cob in less time than you can boil it or oven roast it.
For this recipe, I find it best to do 4-6 halves of corn or 4-6 smaller ears of corn. This is just what works best for our air fryer. It also works well for serving as a simple corn side dish with pretty much any meal. You can adjust it based on the size of your air fryer.
You will need to remove the husks and silks from your ears of corn before putting them in the air fryer.
This has led people to ask me about using frozen corn in the air fryer.
Can you air fry frozen corn on the cob?
You can cook frozen corn on the cob in the air fryer! You follow the same instructions for using fresh corn.
It’s really that easy!
How long does it take to boil corn?
I’ve been asked if air frying corn on the cob actually saves time. In my experience, it does. It always takes my boiled corn on the cob around 7-10 minutes to cook. Add the time it takes to get the water to boil and I feel like the air fryer is a quicker way to cook corn on the cob.
I would love to hear about your experiences with both cooking methods.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob in Foil
I’ve read that you can use aluminum foil in the air fryer if you do it correctly. Personally, I do not use it.
You don’t need it to make this corn on the cob anyway. It would just be adding an additional step that you don’t need!
I promise that this recipe is so simple even if it’s not the way you usually cook your corn on the cob!
How to Air Fry Corn on the Cob
Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Ingredients
To make this recipe you’ll need:
- Ears of corn
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt & pepper
Full measurements can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Equipment
You’ll also need a few other items from your kitchen, including:
- Air Fryer
- Chef’s knife (if you need to cut your ears of corn)
- Cutting board
- Silicone basting/pastry brush
- Small bowl
To get started, you will need to remove the husks and silks from the ears of corn. My trick for doing this is to put the ears in the microwave for 3-4 minutes. Then chop the stalk end off the ear of corn. You want to cut it about an inch or so into where the corn will be. Push the corn cob from the other (non-cut) end and it should slide right out! It’s a simple way to get clean corn!
Then you’ll cut each ear in half and brush oil on each one.
Season them corn on the cob with salt and pepper. Then put them into the air fryer basket. Be sure to leave space around each one so the air can circulate.
How long you do you air fry corn on the cob?
Cook at 375°F for 6-8 minutes and then flip. Cook for an additional 6-7 minutes or until the corn is tender.
Remove the corn from the air fryer basket and top with butter.
Enjoy with your favorite meal!
Serving Suggestions
If you want to make a delicious main dish to go with your corn, I love making Air Fryer Chicken Legs and Air Fryer Hamburgers!
You can get cookout flavor without a grill!
Tips & Tricks
For the best air fryer corn on the cob, there are a few things to remember:
- All air fryers are different. It’s important to keep an eye on the corn while it is cooking. Depending on the size (and even shape) of your air fryer, it may take more or less cooking time. Check the corn halfway through the cooking time so that you don’t burn it.
- Leave space around each piece of corn. It is important to leave space around food in the air fryer basket so the hot air can circulate. So do not stack or pack the corn cobs in tight.
- Adjust corn size if needed. Don’t be afraid to cut your ears of corn if they’re too big for your air fryer basket. It is okay to use half eats and also to air fry in batches. That’s what makes this recipe work, no matter what size air fryer you own.
- Using oil in the air fryer. You don’t need much oil to help the corn crisp up. I highly recommend using a silicone basting/pastry brush to brush a bit of oil on the corn.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 3 ears of corn cleaned and halved
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter
Instructions
- Brush oil over each ear of corn and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the corn in the air fryer basket and set to cook at 375°F for 15 minutes. Flip the corn halfway through the cook time. Cook until corn is tender.
- After removing the corn from the basket, top with butter, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Debbie says
Tried this last week. Will never boil or roast corn on the Cobb again. So sweet, so tender and so moist!
Dorothy says
Trying your recipe for Air Fryer corn for the Fourth of July in my Air Fryer for the first time and the chicken legs recipe. Will let you know how it turns out. Wish me luck!
Charlotte says
Delicious. Loved the full flavor of the corn. Probably won’t be fixing my corn any other way since my husband loved it too.
Margaret says
Best corn on the cob I’ve ever eaten.. So easy and just amazing tenderness and roasted flavor. We’re lonely cook by air fryer from now on.
Janie P. says
Love this recipe!! The corn comes out perfect every time!! It made me a believer in my new air fryer!! Thank you for posting it.
Angela Robinson says
This came out EXCELLENT! So easy & tasty!
Linda S. says
My air fryer only cooks at whole numbers, i.e. 370, 380, etc. Given that, how long would you cook it on each side?