By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 10, 2023
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is the easiest way to make this timeless side dish! You can have the very best corn on the cob that tastes like it’s fresh off the grill in just 15 minutes using your air fryer. Dress it up with butter, salt, and whatever else your heart desires!
What’s in this Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Recipe
All this recipe really needs is corn on the cob, olive oil, salt, pepper, and butter. There are so many ways to customize it beyond those ingredients, but keeping it simple is always good too!
- Corn: Make sure the corn is fully shucked and all of the silks are removed.
- Olive Oil: Olive oil spray also works well.
- Salt: Salt is the most simple seasoning you can toss onto your corn. Feel free to experiment with all different kinds of seasonings and spices!
- Butter: For spreading on your cooked corn, of course! Use room temperature butter for the easiest spread.
Pro Tip: For easier clean up, line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil!
Variations to Try
Have fun adding your favorite toppings and seasonings! Here are a few of my favorite air fryer corn on the cob variations:
- Garlic Parmesan Corn: After adding the butter in step 4, sprinkle corn with ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Elote Corn: Skip the butter in step 4 and spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise or sour cream on top. Sprinkle the corn with ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Spicy Corn: After adding the butter in step 4, sprinkle corn with red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or cayenne pepper to taste.
Fresh corn on the cob is best, but frozen corn on the cob works in a pinch. If using frozen corn on the cob, let the corn thaw for 30 minutes and add 2-3 extra minutes to the cook time.
Yes, feel free to cook more than 2 ears of corn at a time if your air fryer is large enough. Place the corn in a single layer with space between each.
Use whatever variety of corn on the cob looks freshest at the store! I used “bicolor” corn for this recipe, but all yellow or white corn would also work great.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, just pop it back in the air fryer for a few minutes to warm back up!
Serving Suggestions
Complete any dinner recipe with air-fried corn on the cob. It goes well with any Air Fryer dinners you make, but I also love serving corn with Juicy Lucy Burgers , Air Fryer BBQ Ribs , Crispy Ranch Chicken , and Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy .
More Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes We Love
- Air Fryer French Fries
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Air Fryer Ranch Broccoli
- Serve them all with Air Fryer Burgers !
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 ears corn shucked, with silks removed
- ▢ 1 teaspoon olive oil or olive oil spray
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature
Video
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
- Brush each ear of corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Make sure to cover all sides of the corn. 2 ears corn, 1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Place the corn in the air fryer and cook for 8 minutes. Flip and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove the corn from the air fryer and spread the butter on while the corn is still warm. Garnish with any additional seasonings and enjoy. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Becky’s Tips
- Storage: Store corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Garlic Parmesan Corn: After adding the butter in step 4, sprinkle corn with ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Elote Corn: Skip the butter in step 4 and spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise or sour cream on top. Sprinkle the corn with ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Spicy Corn: After adding the butter in step 4, sprinkle corn with red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or cayenne pepper to taste.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn shucked, with silks removed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or olive oil spray
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
- Brush each ear of corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Make sure to cover all sides of the corn. 2 ears corn, 1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Place the corn in the air fryer and cook for 8 minutes. Flip and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove the corn from the air fryer and spread the butter on while the corn is still warm. Garnish with any additional seasonings and enjoy. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Video
Notes
- Storage: Store corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Garlic Parmesan Corn: After adding the butter in step 4, sprinkle corn with ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Elote Corn: Skip the butter in step 4 and spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise or sour cream on top. Sprinkle the corn with ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Spicy Corn: After adding the butter in step 4, sprinkle corn with red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or cayenne pepper to taste.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
