Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

5 from 11 votes

An easy and quick Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe coated with a delicious garlicky lime butter sauce.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer corn on the cob

Servings:

Prep. Preheat the air fryer to 400˚F.
Prepare the corn. Rub the ears of corn with oil and season them with salt.
Cook. Place 2 to 4 ears of corn in the air fryer basket and cook for 14 minutes, rotating them halfway through cooking. Do not crowd the basket; cook in batches if your air fryer isn’t big enough.
Make the butter sauce. In the meantime, melt the butter. To the melted butter, add the garlic, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, and black pepper, and whisk to combine.
Finish and serve. Remove the corn from the air fryer basket and transfer to a serving plate. Brush with the butter sauce. Taste and add more salt if needed. Garnish the corn with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Preparation is Key: Before placing the corn in the air fryer, brush it with a little oil or melted butter. This not only prevents the corn from drying out but also helps in achieving a nice golden color.
No Overcrowding: Even if you're tempted to fit as many cobs as possible into the fryer, don't do it. Air circulation is vital for even cooking, and overcrowded cobs won’t cook evenly.
Regularly Turn: Halfway through the cooking process, make sure to turn the corn. This ensures all sides get evenly crisped.
Adjust Temperature: If you notice the corn browning too quickly but still feeling undercooked in the center, reduce the temperature and extend the cooking time.
Freshness Matters: Always use fresh corn for the best results. Fresh corn will be sweet, juicy, and cook perfectly in the air fryer.
Reheating: If you have leftovers, the air fryer is excellent for reheating corn on the cob. It will get crispy again without becoming overly dry.