Perfect Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Recipe

Perfect Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

4.50 from 2 votes

This slightly charred air fryer corn on the cob is sweet, crunchy, buttery, and so juicy! This is a must-have for any summer BBQ party. Plus, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare, and no oven or grill is needed.

Prep Time : 5

Cook Time : 15

Total Time : 20

Servings 3 servings

Calories 127 kcal

Equipment

Instant Vortex Plus

Pastry brush

Ingredients

▢ 3 ears of corn
▢ 1 tbsp vegan butter melted
▢ 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
▢ 1/4 tsp ground black pepper adjust to taste

Instructions

Prepare the corn

Husk the corn. Peel off the outer leaves of the corn. Next, remove all the remaining threads (the "silk") and rinse the corn under cold water.
Pat it dry and trim. Using clean kitchen paper towels, pat the ears of the corn dry. Trim off the ends of the corn and discard.

Air Fry

Preheat your air fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (185°C). Depending on the model and brand of air fryer, it will take between 2 and 5 minutes to preheat.
Add the corn to the air fryer. Add the ears of corn to the basket once the air fryer is preheated. Do not overfill the basket; otherwise, the corn won't caramelize properly.
Brush with butter and season. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the corn on all sides with the melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to season.
Air fry. Finally, air fry the corn for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Halfway through frying, carefully turn the ears of corn to cook them evenly.
Brush with more vegan butter and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Notes

Carefully remove all the threads from the husk. Take the time to remove all the silk strands that may stick to the corn, as these might burn during the frying process.

Adjust the frying time. Depending on your brand of air fryer and the size of the corn, you might have to air fryer for a few more minutes. Take a look at the corn at the 12-13 minute mark.

Cut in halves. If your air fryer basket is too small to fit all of the corn, feel free to cut each ear of corn into halves.

Do not overfill the basket. For the corn to cook and brown evenly, do not stack or overfill the air fryer basket. I own an Instant Vortex Plus and can only fit a maximum of 4 ears of corn.

Season to your liking. Feel free to sprinkle the corn with your favorite spices! Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, or even curry powder are tasty options.

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