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Juicy air fryer corn on the cob beside an open basket-style air fryer

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Juicy air fryer corn on the cob cooked at 390°F with a light coating of oil or butter, salt, and optional pepper, then finished with extra butter or seasoning.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 ears
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob husked
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper optional
  • extra butter optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Pat the ears dry.
  2. Brush the corn lightly with olive oil or melted butter, then season with salt and optional black pepper.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F if your model or normal cooking routine benefits from preheating.
  4. Arrange the corn in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cut the ears in half if needed so they fit without stacking.
  5. Air fry for 12 to 14 minutes, turning the ears halfway through cooking.
  6. Check for doneness. The kernels should be plump, tender, hot through the center, and lightly browned in spots.
  7. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer if needed, then brush with extra butter or add your preferred seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

Corn size and air fryer model affect cooking time. Start checking smaller ears around 12 minutes. Frozen corn usually needs several extra minutes. Turn the corn halfway through for more even browning.