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three ears of air fried corn on the cob arranged on a white serving plate.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Katerina | Diethood
An easy and quick Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe coated with a delicious garlicky lime butter sauce.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn:
For the Butter Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • lime wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 400˚F.
  • Rub the ears of corn with oil and season with salt.
  • 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.
  • In the meantime, melt the butter; to the melted butter, add the garlic, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, and black pepper; whisk to combine.
  • Remove corn from air fryer basket and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Brush with the butter sauce. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 148 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 351 mg | Potassium: 255 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 382 IU | Vitamin C: 8 mg | Calcium: 6 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer recipes, cooking corn on the cob, roasted corn