Quick and Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob will pair wonderfully with BBQ side dishes or as a vegetable complement to any dinner meal. You can use fresh or frozen corn. You will need foil for boiled corn and no foil for grilled corn. The garlic butter glaze in this recipe will have everyone's mouth watering!
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Corn on the cob doesn't get much easier in the air fryer. It cooks fast and you can even get some amazing char for a delicious grilled taste.
If you have an Instant Pot, you should check out my Instant Pot Corn on the Cob, too.
How to Prep the Corn
When shopping for corn you want to look for ears of corn with fresh husks that grip tightly around the corn.
To shuck the corn, separate the silk in half and pull to remove the layer. Pull the husk all of the way down. Rip off the husks and remove any remaining silk.
Some people will microwave their cobs to soften the silk and make it easier to pull.
You can also buy corn that has already been shucked.
How to Make and Cook Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Shuck the corn and trim the stem.
- Load the corn into the air fryer basket and spray with olive oil.
- Air fry.
How to Make Frozen Corn
Cooking frozen corn in the air fryer is convenient. Cook the corn for 12 minutes on 400 degrees.
Cook Time/How Long to Cook
8-10 minutes is the ideal cook time. Check in on your corn and adjust as necessary.
Air Fryer Temperature
I like to cook corn at 400 degrees.
More Toppings and Substitutions
- Chili Lime Seasoning (Trader Joe's is what I Use)
- Everything But the Elote Seasoning (also Trader Joe's)
- Cajun Seasoning
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Homemade BBQ Seasoning
- Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
How to Store It
Cooked corn on the cob will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator and up to a year in the freezer. You can read more Corn on the Cob Storage Tips here.
Pair this corn on the cob with Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs, Air Fryer Ribs, Instant Pot Potato Salad, and Air Fryer Whole Chicken.
Recipe Tips
- Wrap the corn on the cob in foil if you are going for boiled corn on the cob. Leave it off if you want grilled corn on the cob.
- I like to spray the corn with olive oil before air frying. This is optional.
- Monitor the cooking time as you air fry. Each air fryer brand will cook at different speeds. Adjust the cook time to your liking based on if you preferred charred corn, or no char.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn husks removed
- cooking oil spray I use olive oil.
Optional Butter Topping
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the corn on the cob in the air fryer basket.
- Spray both sides of the corn with oil. I like to use olive oil.
- Cook the corn for 8-10 minutes on 400 degrees. Check in on the corn on the cob. Each air fryer cooks at different speeds. If you like charred corn with a grilled taste, the corn will need a longer cook time.
- Remove the corn and coat the with the optional melted garlic butter.
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Notes
Air Fryer Corn Tips
- Wrap the corn on the cob in foil if you are going for boiled corn on the cob. Leave it off if you want grilled corn on the cob.
- I like to spray the corn with olive oil before air frying. This is optional.
- Monitor the cooking time as you air fry. Each air fryer brand will cook at different speeds. Adjust the cook time to your liking based on if you preferred charred corn, or no char.
Lindsay Podrebarac says
Brandi!! This was so good. Here’s the deal. I did modify a little but this post inspired it all. I sprayed my air fried corn with EVOO and then sprinkled my favorite BBQ seasoning ... because ... Kansas City!! So freaking yummy!! Perfect for sweet corn season.
staysnatched says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it Lindsay!
Suzy says
Made this tonight for the first time and I’m not sure I will ever make corn a different way. We did 10 min unwrapped at 400 and the were perfectly cooked. Thanks!
staysnatched says
I feel the same way! The only way to make corn!
keisha says
I made this today and used avocado oil and this was good. Will definitely be making my corn in the air fryer from now on. Thanks for the recipe.
staysnatched says
You're welcome! Definitely my favorite way to make corn on the cob!
Cassie Buethe says
There's simply no better way to make corn on the cob. I always hated boiling water and never made corn.
I love to do this and sprinkle the corn with Brandi's Ranch seasoning 🤤
staysnatched says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it.
Jill says
I saw Brandi post this on IG stories as I was getting ready to start dinner and was planning on making corn on the cob. This was perfect timing. It was just as easy as it seems. Love I don’t have it make my house hot to make corn on the cob or cook on the grill because it’s 100 degrees outside Definitely will be making it this way more often.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Barbara says
Whenever I’m unsure if I can airfry sth your site is the one I check first. Made this tonight for the first time and I will never ever make corn a different way if I can help it. It’s sooooo quick, easy and delicious. Thanks so much! 💕
staysnatched says
I’m so glad to hear it!
Lauren says
My current go to for corn. Grew up with a mom who microwaved it…and while that works…this is my preferred method! Perfectly cooked in 10 mins.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
T says
I knew you’d have just what I needed on the site, and sure enough it was here! Perfectly cooked and so fast.
staysnatched says
So glad to hear it!
Ma'Kayla D. says
I had two ears of corn I wanted to quickly cook and knew you’d have the perfect recipe. It turned out great as usual.
staysnatched says
So happy it turned out great!
Jill says
I forgot how easy making corn on the cob is in the air fryer. If you aren’t making your corn on the cob in the air fryer you are missing out. You won’t regret it.
staysnatched says
Simple and delicious!
Babsi says
THIS is legitimately the easiest, quickest and most delicious way to make corn on the Cob! Love it! Thanks
staysnatched says
You're welcome!
Nek C says
There’s nothing better than air fried corn!! At this point, I don’t want it any other way. Am easy way to get your vegetables in.
staysnatched says
Super easy way to get vegetables in.