Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Name: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 ears
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, husked; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; Butter, to serve; Optional: grated parmesan, chili powder, and lime

Juicy, lightly charred air fryer corn on the cob in 12 minutes — slathered in butter, the easiest summer side dish.

By Adarsh · June 15, 2026

Juicy cooked yellow corn on the cob served on a plate

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 17 min
Serves: 4 ears

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Air fryer corn on the cob is sweet, juicy, and kissed with just enough char to taste like summer — no big pot of boiling water, no firing up the grill. It's hands-off and fast, which makes it the perfect side for burgers, barbecue, or a weeknight dinner. Finish it however you like, from classic butter and salt to elote-style with parmesan and lime.

Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Rub the husked corn all over with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
2
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Place the corn in a single layer (snap ears in half if needed to fit).
3
Air fry for 10–14 minutes, turning halfway, until tender with golden charred spots.
4
Slather with butter and add your favorite toppings — parmesan, chili, and lime make a quick elote.