Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Fresh corn cobs brushed with butter and cooked in the air fryer until tender with browned edges. Four servings in 17 minutes.
Fresh sweetcorn needs no boiling pot. The air fryer cooks it in about 12 minutes and gives it something a pan of water never does: a few browned, sweet-tasting kernels where the fan has caught it.
Strip the husks and silks first, and cut any long cobs in half so they fit the basket in a single layer. Brush them with butter before they go in. The fat helps the browning, and seasoning sticks to it.
Cook at 190°C, turning once halfway. The kernels should be bright yellow, tender when pierced and spotted with brown. If your machine runs hot, check at 9 minutes, since overcooked corn turns tough and chewy.
Brush with more butter as soon as they come out and season with salt and pepper. A squeeze of lime and a pinch of chili powder is a good alternative. Corn varies in sweetness and age, so very fresh cobs need less time and older, starchier ones a little more, and both are better for being brushed with butter twice.
Quick Answers
How long does Air Fryer Corn on the Cob take to make?
About 17 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Air Fryer Corn on the Cob?
Cut long cobs in half so they fit in one layer. Check at 9 minutes if your machine runs hot. Brush with the butter before and after cooking.
What should I serve with Air Fryer Corn on the Cob?
Grilled chicken; Burgers; Sausages; Coleslaw.
How should Air Fryer Corn on the Cob be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C for 3 minutes.
Is Air Fryer Corn on the Cob suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Air Fryer Corn on the Cob?
About 230 kcal per serving, with 5 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
How to Make Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
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Heat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F. Brush the cobs all over with half the butter.
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Lay them in the basket in a single layer, cutting them in half if needed.
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Cook for 12 minutes, turning once halfway, until tender and spotted with brown.
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Brush with the remaining butter, season with the salt and pepper and serve with the lime.
Worth Getting Right
- Cut long cobs in half so they fit in one layer.
- Check at 9 minutes if your machine runs hot.
- Brush with the butter before and after cooking.
Ingredient Swaps
- Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
Serve It With
Grilled chicken · Burgers · Sausages · Coleslaw
Keeping and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C for 3 minutes.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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