Description
Enjoy perfectly roasted, tender, and juicy corn on the cob made effortlessly in your air fryer. This quick and simple recipe gives corn a slight caramelized crispness without boiling or grilling, making it an ideal side dish or snack. Whether seasoned simply with salt and butter or dressed up with your favorite spices, this corn delivers unbeatable flavor and texture with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, summer cookouts, or anytime you want a satisfying, wholesome treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2-4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili flakes, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Remove husks and silk from corn; rinse and dry.
- Brush corn evenly with melted butter or olive oil.
- Sprinkle salt and optional seasonings over corn.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Place corn in air fryer basket, single layer.
- Cook 5-6 minutes; flip cobs and cook another 5-6 minutes until golden and tender.
- Remove, brush with extra butter if desired, garnish, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat corn dry before seasoning for best crispness.
- Flip halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Customize with flavored butters or spice blends for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg