This Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe is the best way to enjoy fresh corn! Cook perfect corn with juicy kernels for an irresistible side dish or snack! Ready in less than 15 minutes.
The air fryer is my new favourite way of cooking corn!
Air fryer corn on the cob in foil is a method of cooking corn on the cob using an air fryer while wrapping the corn in aluminium foil. For the best results, I like to cook my corn cobs in foil first to get them tender then air frying to get a similar texture to summer barbeque corn.
Thanks to this cooking process, the corn is tender yet crunchy and full of wonderful flavour!
I love make these Air Fryer Onion Bhaji and Air Fryer Garlic Fries (French Fries) in the air fryer too.
Ingredients
Corn on the cob
Fresh sweet corn works best for this recipe compared with frozen corn. If you have frozen corn, allow it to defrost before following the next steps in the recipe. You may find that it takes a little longer in the air fryer.
Oil
Any cooking spray oil such as a canola oil or olive oil spray
You can however brush oil such as vegetable oil or sunflower oil too
Toppings
Simple sea salt and black pepper to taste
Chili, Lime Butter - mix together melted butter, red chili flakes, lime zest and lime juice
Indian style - use curry masala powder or a mix of red chili powder and lemon juice
Cheesy - sprinkle over parmesan cheese
Herbs - sprinkle over finely chopped fresh herbs such as fresh parsley, coriander or chives.
How to make Corn on the Cob in the Air Fryer in Foil
Thoroughly wash the corn cob and pat dry with a paper towel.
Cut foil into pieces that are large enough to cover the corn.
Spray the cooking spray oil or brush all over with oil and seal the foil over tightly.
Arrange in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket.
Air Fry the foil-wrapped corn for approximately 8-10 minutes on 170C.
Adjust the cooking time based on your appliance.
To test if the corn is done, carefully unwrap a corn cob and pierce a kernel with a fork. It should be tender and cooked through. If not, you can re-wrap it and continue cooking for a few more minutes.
Next remove the foil packet and air fry again for 3-4 minutes to achieve crunchy corn or until one or two of the kernels have charred.
You may have to prepare in batches based on the size of your air fryer.
I topped mine with a chilli and lime butter with finely chopped cilantro.
Pro Tips
Use fresh corn that is in season for the best flavour and texture
Add the toppings after to prevent them burning in the air fryer
If you prefer a boiled corn texture, you can leave out the final step and only cook the corn in the foil. You could also add your toppings before wrapping in foil to lock in flavour. The foil should prevent the toppings burning.
Serving Suggestion
Serve this delicious corn as an easy side dish for an easy meal!
You may drizzle fresh cilantro pesto on top.
For a larger meal, I love it as a delicious side dish for these Sundried Tomato Chickpea Cakes or Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
Storage
Store leftover corn in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Reheat in the microwave, oven or in the air fryer
You could slice off the corn and add to other recipes such as this Mango, Avocado, Black Bean Corn salsa.
Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes
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Air fryer Corn on the Cob in Foil
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Aluminium Kitchen Foil
Ingredients
- 3 corn on the cob
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the 3 corn on the cob and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Cut foil into pieces that are large enough to cover the corn.
- Spray the cooking spray oil or brush all over with 1 tablespoon oil and seal the foil over tightly.
- Arrange in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket.
- Air Fry the foil-wrapped corn for approximately 8-10 minutes on 170 C or 340 F.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your appliance.
- To test if the corn is done, carefully unwrap a corn cob and pierce a kernel with a fork. It should be tender and cooked through. If not, you can re-wrap it and continue cooking for a few more minutes.
- Next remove the foil packet and air fry again for 3-4 minutes to achieve crunchy corn or until one or two of the kernels have charred.
- You may have to prepare in batches based on the size of your air fryer.
- I topped mine with a chilli and lime butter with finely chopped cilantro.
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Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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