Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Recipe

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Upgrade your BBQ game with this foolproof air fryer corn-on-the-cob recipe – less oil, more flavor!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Air Fryer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 119kcal

Author: Dr. Nena Stefanovic

Ingredients

3 ears of corn
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tsp ground paprika
oil spray

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) for about 5 minutes. The temperature depends on the type of air fryer you have. Mine is Cuisinart Compact, which has a manual temperature set, and what worked for me was the temperature of around 375 degrees f.
While preheating, shuck the corn by removing the husks and silk strands. Rinse them under cold water to remove any remaining silk.
Pat dry each ear of corn using a paper towel.
Prepare the seasoning by combining salt, black pepper, and ground paprika.
Season according to your taste preferences, and coat all sides evenly.
Spray olive oil (or avocado oil) evenly over all sides of each ear of corn. This will help lock the seasoning and achieve that crispy texture in your air fryer.
Place the seasoned ears of corn in a single layer inside the air fryer basket or air fryer tray. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. I can fit six half-cut ears in my air fryer.
Cook for approximately 10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, until you achieve a nice golden color with slightly charred spots.
Keep a close eye on the corn during the last few minutes to prevent excessive charring or burning.
Once cooked, carefully remove the corn from the air fryer using tongs and place them on a serving platter.
Serving Suggestions: Serve the air fryer corn on the cob as is, or brush it with more melted butter or sprinkle additional seasonings for extra flavor.
Note: Cooking times may vary depending on the size and freshness of the corn, as well as the specific model of your air fryer. It’s always a good idea to check the corn for doneness by inserting a fork or knife into a kernel to ensure it’s cooked to your desired level of tenderness.

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Notes

The nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on the specific ingredients used.
Three ears of fresh corn – cut them in half to end up with six
Olive oil spray – you could also use avocado oil, vegetable oil, or any other cooking oil you prefer.
Ground paprika – if you’d like to add some hotness, use hot paprika or chili powder
Optional toppings: Melted butter or freshly grated Parmesan cheese; or squeeze a bit of lime juice or lemon juice over it. You can also sprinkle chopped fresh herbs, such as fresh cilantro or fresh parsley, for a fresh and vibrant touch.

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