Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob has such a delicious flavor, almost like a smoky, grilled taste, without the hassle of a grill. It’s so good all by itself, but turning it into Mexican Street Corn takes air fryer corn to a whole new level!
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I’m drooling just looking at that corn!
Have you air fried corn on the cob? It’s my favorite way to make corn! It’s so easy, it takes the same amount of time and effort as boiling the water for boiled corn, but the flavor is so unique.
Delicious by itself, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, but extra tasty when you add Mexican Street Corn ingredients like a smear of mayo, crumbled queso fresco, chili powder, cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Just divine!
I love to make an easy batch of Air Fryer Buffalo Wings with my corn on the cob.
What you’ll need
Air Fryer- I recommend the Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer, this is the one I have and I love it! I use my air fryer many times a week so it sits on my counter all the time. And it’s gorgeous! I love that the fryer basket is dishwasher safe so clean up is a breeze.
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- 4 ears of corn, husked and cleaned- or as much corn as you want
- Mayonnaise
- Salt, pepper, smoked paprika and chili powder to taste
- 1 Lime- juice
- Queso fresco-this is a soft, slightly tangy Mexican cheese that crumbles easily
- Fresh cilantro
- Cooking oil- I’m using avocado, but use your favorite. The oil prevents the corn from drying out in the air fryer.
How to easily clean corn
To remove the silk from the corn easily and effortlessly, use a stiff vegetable cleaning brush or something with stiff bristles. Rub the brush on the corn and the silk comes right off!
How to make Air Fryer Corn
Clean the corn: Remove the husk and silk from each ear of corn.
Add the corn to the air fryer basket.
Spray the corn with cooking oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the corn is tender.
Optional: At this point you can be done and enjoy your delicious corn, seasoning it to taste. Or you can turn it into Mexican Street Corn with a few easy ingredients.
Remove corn from the air fryer basket and set on a plate. Let cool slightly.
Make it: Top each ear of corn with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Divide the queso fresco evenly between each ear of corn, crumbling the cheese over top. Season with more salt and pepper to taste, adding smoked paprika and cayenne pepper to taste. Sprinkle over the cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice over top.
Enjoy right away while warm.
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Try these air fryer recipes
- Chicken and Veggies
- Hoisin Salmon with Brusselsprouts
- Crispy Chicken Strips
- Rueben Egg Rolls
- Crispy Chickpeas
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn husked and cleaned
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- Salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika to taste
- cayenne to taste
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1/4 cup queso fresco
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped fine
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Clean the corn: Remove the husk and silk from each ear of corn.
- Add the corn to the air fryer basket.
- Spray the corn with cooking oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the corn is tender.
- At this point you can be done and enjoy your delicious corn, seasoning it to taste. Or you can turn it into Mexican Street Corn with a few easy ingredients.
- Remove corn from the air fryer basket and set on a plate. Let cool slightly.
- Top each ear of corn with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Divide the queso fresco evenly between each ear of corn, crumbling the cheese over top. Season with more salt and pepper to taste, adding smoked paprika and cayenne pepper to taste. Sprinkle over the cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice over top.
- Enjoy right away while warm.
