Air Fryer Corn on the Cob (2024)

FAQs

How many minutes do you cook corn on the cob? ›

How long to boil corn on the cob? Boil the corn until the kernels turn bright yellow and are crisp tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove from the water with tongs to a serving platter and serve warm.

How to Air-Fry Corn. Preheat the air fryer to 400° at least 5 minutes before you plan to add the sweet corn. Spray each shucked ear of corn with cooking spray, then season with salt and pepper. Put the ears in your air-fryer basket and air fry for 10 minutes, making sure to flip them halfway through.

You can also air fry corn in aluminum foil. Wrapping corn in foil before air frying is a great way to lock in flavor. This step also prevents the corn from drying out during the cooking process. So if you don't want extra crispy kernels, just rub oil or butter over the corn, and season it before wrapping it in foil.

Yes! Corn kernels can be cooked in a lined air fryer basket. The exterior of each kernel will crisp while remaining juicy on the inside.

Cooking Method: Boiling in Salted Water

You just place whole, shucked corn cobs in boiling, salted water and boil them for 5 minutes. That's it.

Microwave, all the way! Not only is it quick and easy, but I think it's the tastiest. You're really steaming corn on the cob in the microwave (especially with husks on), so it's super juicy, sweet, and crisp.

Juicy fresh corn on the cob gets an extra boost of sweetness when it's cooked in slightly sweetened water. You can use as much or as little sugar as you like. Try it several ways to figure out what level of sweetness you like best.

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

To make air fryer popcorn, simply add 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels to the air fryer basket with aluminum foil. Make sure that the kernels are spread out in a single layer to ensure even popping. Close the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 400°F. After about 3 minutes, you'll start to hear the kernels pop.

A little butter, milk and a dash of sugar will go a long way to improving the flavor. If you have the option, I'd recommend frozen corn over canned. Its already cooked…so just heat. If wanting to keep real simple, I drain, heat then add a little butter, kosher salt and a good bit of Fresh Ground Black Pepper.

Can I use corn oil in air fryer? ›

Corn oil, coconut oil, and sesame oil impart a lot of flavour when used in an air fryer, according o Food Lovin' Family, so you may choose to avoid these in certain recipes.

On hot summer days, you can avoid turning on your stove by cooking foil-wrapped corn outside on the grill. Cooking corn in foil requires hardly any prep and is the easiest method. It is also quick and takes just 15-20 minutes on a grill at medium/high heat.

Parchment paper can handle the heat inside your air fryer - up to 428°F (220°C). To get the best results, add the parchment paper to the air fryer basket at the same time as you add your ingredients. This prevents the paper from lifting up and coming into contact with the heating element while cooking.

SOAKED, THEN GRILLED

The thinking behind soaking unhusked corn before grilling is that it will prevent the husks from burning. In our tests, we found that even after ten minutes in water, the corn's husk still charred up and tasted nearly identical to the previous test.

Don't boil your corn on the cob. Boiling corn means some water soluble nutrients, like folate, will be leeched into the liquid and not consumed, so you'll miss out on some great nutritional perks, says Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN. Instead, trying steaming it.