Description
This crispy air fryer corn on the cob recipe delivers perfectly charred, smoky, and buttery corn with a crisp texture, ready in under 20 minutes. It’s a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing side perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it warm up for about 5 minutes.
- Husk and clean 4 ears of fresh corn. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel to remove any moisture.
- In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Using a basting brush, evenly spread the butter and seasoning mixture all over each ear of corn.
- Place the corn in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Air fry the corn at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes, then use tongs to flip each ear carefully.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until kernels are golden and slightly charred.
- If desired, add 2-3 more minutes for extra char, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Optionally brush with more melted butter and sprinkle extra salt or chili flakes.
- Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Patting the corn dry before seasoning is key to achieving crispiness. Flip the corn halfway through cooking for even browning. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based spread or melted coconut oil. Cook in batches if your air fryer is small. To reheat leftovers, air fry at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: air fryer corn on the cob, crispy corn, charred corn, summer side dish, easy corn recipe, smoky corn, quick air fryer recipes