Air Fryer Corn On The Cob Favorite Family Recipes

Freshly picked corn on the cob is a late summer, early fall favorite. If you grow your own, or can find it locally at a farm stand or farmer’s market, it’s even better. Corn is a delicious easy side dish that goes well with chicken, beef, pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers, and just about anything grilled.

Why Cook Corn on the Cob in an Air Fryer?

We already have two great ways to cook corn on the cob: On the grill and boiled on the stove. Why another method? I can’t tell you that it is faster to cook corn on the cob in the Air Fryer, because it isn’t, it still takes about 13 minutes. However, there are some other advantages to air frying:

Recipe Tips

When removing the husks and preparing the corn to cook, remove as many of the corn silk threads as you can. This makes the corn much easier to eat. Also, use a sharp knife to trim ends that are inedible. If you prefer cutting the longer cobs in half for easier serving and eating – especially for kids – use your hands to break the cob in half, BEFORE cooking the corn. The corn will naturally break without crushing any kernels in the center. It’s almost impossible to not crush kernels when you cut a cob in half with a knife. When placing cobs in the Air Fryer tray, make sure they are evenly spaced and not touching. To cook evenly, the air needs to flow freely around each cob. Serve corn on the cob with skewers for easier seasoning and eating. They help keep hands clean and free from burning when touching hot corn. A separate tray for the corn on your plate is also a nice idea. For a different flavor, try mixing mayo and sour cream and brushing it onto your corn. Then sprinkle with parmesan cheese and a little garlic powder.

More Corn on the Cob Recipes

As I said earlier, this recipe is great when serving just a few people. When you need to cook a bigger batch of corn, try our grilled corn on the cob recipe or our boiled corn on the cob recipe. If you are feeling adventurous, check out our recipe for what we call “Nacho Libre Corn.” It is a Mexican Street Corn loaded with Cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and lime juice. If Mexican Street Corn off the cob is more your thing, we have a treat for you! Our Mexican Corn Cup in a Cup has all the same incredible flavors and is inspired by the treat at the Cozy Cone in Disney’s California Adventure. So good!