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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Corn on the cob is super fast, hands-free and is ready in 10 minutes. It is insanely delicious slathered with some garlic parmesan, chili lime or garlic herb butter.
Course Air Fryer
Cuisine American
Keyword air fried corn on the cob, air fryer corn, air fryer corn on the cob, corn in air fryer, corn on the cob in air fryer
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 158kcal
Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 corn on the cob
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, olive or vegetable oil

For The Garlic Parmesan Butter

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¼ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes

For The Chili Lime Butter

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder optional
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For The Garlic Herb Butter

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley (or use 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Make any compound butter you like—each butter is enough to season 4 ears of corn.
  • Make garlic parmesan butter: Mix 4 tablespoons room temperature unsalted butter, 2 finely grated garlic cloves, ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a bowl. 
  • Make chili lime butter: Mix 4 tablespoons room temperature unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon minced cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, ¾ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon lime zest, ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder, ¼ teaspoon salt together.
  • Make Garlic Herb Butter: Mix 4 tablespoons room temperature unsalted butter, 2 finely grated garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced parsley and ¼ teaspoon salt together. 
  • Air fry corn: Brush the corn evenly with melted butter or oil. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Once hot, place the corn in the basket and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning it halfway through, until it’s tender and lightly golden in spots.
    👉 To check doneness, pierce a kernel with a sharp knife—it should feel soft and juicy. If it still feels firm or tough, continue cooking for a few more minutes and check again.
  • Brush with butter: Remove from air fryer and liberally brush with any of the butters. Serve hot!

Video

Notes

To cook 2 corn - Cook at 390°F for 9 to 11 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.5mg