Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

corn on cob with a bite out of it stacked on 3 other ears of crn with melted butter

Tender, buttery air fryer corn on the cob with a lightly charred finish — ready in just 13 minutes. The two-stage foil method keeps the kernels juicy, then a quick uncovered cook gives you that fresh-off-the-grill flavor without firing up the grill.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer corn, air fryer corn on the cob, corn on the cob in air fryer

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 13

Servings:

Calories: 178kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 ears fresh corn on the cob husks and silks removed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided (1 tablespoon per ear)
½ teaspoon salt divided
Aluminum foil enough to wrap each ear individually

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
Place each ear of corn on a piece of aluminum foil large enough to wrap it completely.
Top each ear with 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle evenly with salt (about ⅛ teaspoon per ear).
Wrap each ear tightly in the foil, twisting the ends to seal in the steam.
Place the wrapped ears in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 390°F for 10 minutes.
Carefully unwrap the corn (the steam is hot — use tongs) and return the ears to the basket.
Cook uncovered at 390°F for 3 more minutes to develop a light char.
Remove from the air fryer and serve hot with extra butter, flaky salt, and any toppings you like.

Notes

• Cook in a single layer. Stack the ears and they won’t cook evenly.
• Cooking times vary slightly by air fryer model. If your air fryer runs hot, check at 8 minutes wrapped.
• For a stronger char, add 1 to 2 minutes to the uncovered cook time.
• To make ahead: cook the corn through step 5, refrigerate wrapped, and finish step 6 (uncovered cook) just before serving.

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