Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Name: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ears sweet corn, husks and silks removed; 1 tsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Lime wedges, optional; Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Air fryer corn is the fast weeknight side when you do not want to boil a pot or fire up the grill. Rub ears with a little oil and salt, leave space between them, and pull when the kernels are bright yellow and tender. Lime and cilantro on top if you have them.

15 min total
400°F / 204°C
4 servings
5 min prep

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Space the ears

Corn touching side by side steams. A little gap between each ear helps them cook evenly.

Bright yellow, not black

Charred dry kernels lose sweetness. Stop when tender and vivid yellow.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min · Total 15 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer400°F / 204°C

Basket time10 min

Flip / shakesee steps

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. Two to four ears depending on basket size. Do not stack.

Basket liner (optional). Air fryer paper basket liners are optional. They catch drips and make cleanup easier. Use the molded type that fits your basket; air flows around the sides. Never cover the whole basket floor with solid foil.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Prep

Rinse the corn and pat dry. Rub each ear with oil, salt and pepper.
Oiled seasoned corn ears on a plate

Cook

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
Place ears in a single layer with a little space between them. Air fry 8-10 minutes until kernels are bright yellow and tender when pierced.
Corn on the cob in the air fryer basket
Squeeze with lime and sprinkle with cilantro if using. Serve hot.