Isn’t there something magical about sitting around the picnic table, sinking your teeth into that juicy corn, and feeling the buttery goodness melt in your mouth? It’s pure happiness on a cob! sigh…What if you could do this in less time and mess? This recipe can cook fresh corn in less than 15 minutes. Out of which, only about 30 seconds are active work. Plus, there is no cleanup after! You can now make grilled corn in the air fryer anytime, anywhere. The classic and the most loved version is always the Grilled Corn on the Cob. But you can’t always fire up the grill for it now, can you? Sure, you could steam or boil the corn, but the taste of grilled corn, juicy inside but chewy to bite, with some charred bits and bobs, is straight heaven! It’s like a party in your mouth! Get ready to experience a mouthwatering twist on this classic summer treat that will impress your family and friends. Let’s dive right in!
Ingredients for Corn on the Cob
Corn
For this recipe, use fresh corn in all its summer glory! When choosing the best corn for grilling or air frying, look for
Look at the silk first- it should be light and yellow. Husk should be bright green. If the corn is packed in cling wrap, check the top of it to see any decay.
You can use frozen corn too but i would save that for the winter or when corn is not easily available.
How to Air Fry Corn on the Cob
Step 1: Trim corn
If you have bought corn with the husk and silks, set about to remove it first. Make sure you remove all of that silk because it tends to burn. You might have to cut the corn into portions to fit inside the air fryer. I cut it in the size I want to serve.
Step 2: Air Fry
Lightly brush the corn with olive oil. Do this if you want to char or brown the corn a bit. Place it inside the air fryer.
Step 3:Brush Seasoning
In a small bowl, mix together salt, lemon juice and smoked paprika. If you like a kick, you can choose to use smoked chipotle Chili instead. Brush it on the cooked air fried corn. Add a knob of butter for that extra decadence and serve!
Seasoning ideas
Here are some ideas on how to season the grilled corn on the cob
Classic -The OG! A knob of butter, salt and pepper. Cheese - Brush with Mayonnaise, sprinkle cheese and a smattering of chili flakes Indian way- Salt, chili, and lime(More on this below) Garlic Herb Butter Hot- Slathered in Sriracha Garlic Lime Aioli Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Indian Corn on the Cob
The Indian way of making corn on the cob is roasting it on fire or coals straightaway. I love a fire-roasted corn, but it tends to get super dry. So my shortcut is to air fry it instead. If you like the extra charred corn, give it a quick turn on the stovetop. The corn remains juicy and tender, plus it gets super charred the way Indians like it. And the final flourish is using a lemon to season the corn. Mix salt and chili powder in a small bowl. Cut a lime in half. Dip the cut side in the dry salt chili mix and rub it over the corn.
Serving Corn
You can serve the corn hot with a knob of butter. The great part about grilled corn is that it can be used in so many ways! You can make this amazing Grilled Corn & Mango Salsa or you can make this chunky Corn, Black bean and Feta Dip. You could just serve it as a side or add it on salads. To cut the corn kernels, just place the cooked corn on a chopping board and cut vertically, as shown in the picture.
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title: “Air Fryer Corn On The Cob” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-24” author: “Daryl Kruse”
The Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob
We love corn on the cob, and it’s not always worth turning on the grill when we want to make 1 corn ear or 2! So Air Frying makes it so quick, easy, and there’s not much washing up to do afterward. Depending on the type of corn on the cob that you want, you can either make this in the Instant Pot, over the stovetop, in the oven, in an air fryer, or on the grill. So the choice is yours! I personally go for the Instant Pot method when I’m making a large amount of corn, and want that super juicy texture. And the Air Fryer is always my choice if I’m making up to 4 corn ears and want that “grilling” taste. It also saves me a lot of time.
How to Make Air Fryer Corn on the Cob?
Prepare the corn ears by trimming the ends, and removing any husk attached and place in the Air Fryer basket. You can either spray with oil or not. The choices is yours, and you might end up with crispier corn if you do. However, I avoid using too much oil when not needed so I skip this step. Do not add butter at this point as it will get burnt. Air fry at 390f (200c) for 15 minutes flipping a few times while cooking. Make sure that you keep checking on the corn so that it does not get burnt. Once ready, and still warm, take the corn ears out of the Air Fryer basket and brush with melted butter. Season with sea salt flakes, ground black pepper, and chopped parsley.
Video on How to Air Fry Corn on the Cob
Topping for Corn on the Cob
Here are fun topping ideas that you can make to make your corn on the cob extra special:
Melted butter, grated parmesan cheese, and sea salt flakes.Sour cream and chives.Sriracha mayo.Salted garlic butter and lime.Maple butter and cilantro.
Corn on the Cob Nutrition
Whole corn is packed with fiber, vitamins C, B, magnesium, and potassium. One corn ear contains around 155 calories in total.
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