Description
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is a delightful summer treat that transforms fresh corn into a crispy, tender side dish bursting with flavor. This easy recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients and delivers that smoky, grilled taste without the hassle of outdoor cooking. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners, this air-fried corn will impress your family and friends with its golden perfection and juicy sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional toppings: butter, parmesan cheese, chili powder
Instructions
- Prep the corn by husking and rinsing to remove silk.
- Brush each ear lightly with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange seasoned corn in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through until golden brown.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer and add optional toppings while warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (120g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavors by adding spices like garlic powder or smoked paprika. For a lighter version, substitute butter for olive oil.