Enjoy this delicious and healthy air fryer corn on the cob recipe. Coated with zesty lemon pepper seasoning and topped with butter, it's the perfect blend of flavors.
Discover a new way to enjoy the flavors of crispy roasted corn on the cob without the hassle of firing up the grill or oven during these scorching summer days. You can indulge in the same great taste with this easy air fryer corn on the cob recipe.
The corn on the cob is coated with a lemon pepper butter sauce and tossed into the air fryer where each kernel is cooked to perfection. Top them with extra butter once they finish cooking and you’ll have an easy side dish that’s perfect for any summer time barbecues, picnics, and get-togethers.
Why You’ll Love This Recipes
- Quick - No need to fire up the grill for this recipe. You won’t even need to turn on your oven. The best part is it takes less than 20 minutes to make.
- Customizable - If lemon pepper isn’t your thing, feel free to swap it out for seasonings you like. Or you can simply season them with a little butter, salt and pepper and they're ready for the air fryer.
- Easy - this is the perfect side dish, especially during the summer time because it’s so easy to make.
- Enjoy it all year round. Whether it’s summer time or even if the weather has cooled down, you don’t have to miss out on having “grilled” corn on the cob. You can enjoy perfectly roasted corn without a grill!
What is an Air Fryer?
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that uses hot circulating air around the food to rapidly cook and produce crispy and evenly cooked results. It gives the effects of deep frying but with significantly less oil, making it a healthier cooking option. Air fryers are versatile and can be used to prepare a wide range of foods, including fries, veggies, and even desserts.
Equipment You’ll Need
You’ll only need a few things to help you make this delicious corn. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Air Fryer - to cook the corn on the cob.
- Pastry/Basting Brush - for coating the corn on the cob with the lemon pepper butter.
- Tongs - to help you rotate the corn in the air fryer.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe is a quick and easy air fryer recipe to make with only a few ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Corn - Fresh corn is used for this recipe however or frozen corn will also work. If using fresh, remove the husks and clean the corn cobs. If using frozen, just make sure to thaw the frozen corn completely before cooking.
- Butter - melted butter was used however if you prefer to use cooking oil you can. When you put a little oil on your corn, use a spoon to drizzle it on or brush to coat the corn.
- Lemon pepper seasoning - this is my favorite seasoning and really makes this corn delicious! You can omit if you prefer or add additional flavors, however you won’t regret trying this out.
- Garlic powder - for extra flavor.
- Ground black pepper - if you want a more “peppery” taste, you can add in additional ground black pepper, to taste.
How to Make the Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Prep the Corn. Shuck and clean the corn. For smaller air fryers, or the size of the corn, you may have to cut them in half.
- Make the lemon pepper butter. In a bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic powder. Generously coat the ears of corn with the lemon pepper butter.
- Air fry. Place corn in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 10 minutes. Rotate the corn then continue to air fry for an additional 5-8 minutes or until corn is tender and cooked to your liking.
- Serve. Remove the corn from the air fryer. Add an extra slice of butter to the juicy corn and serve.
Air fryer for Corn on the Cob in Foil
You can cook the cob in aluminum foil to get a boiled style corn on the cob. Here’s what to do:
- Place a slice of butter in the center of each ear, then wrap a piece of foil tightly around the cob.
- Place corn in the basket of the air fryer, and cook at 390 degrees F for 10 minutes. Flip the ears and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until you have tender corn kernels. You can spot check one of the cobs by piercing a kernel with a fork to see if it’s tender.
- Remove the ears from the air fryer basket and keep them wrapped in foil for at least 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
How to Store and Reheat
- To store any leftover corn, let them cool to room temperature, place them in an airtight container. They can be stored for up to 3 days.
- To reheat the corn, microwave the corn in 30 second intervals until warmed.
Tips for Making the Air-Fried Corn
- Use fresh corn. For best results and great flavor fresh sweet corn works best.
- Clean the corn. Make sure to remove the corn husks and silks all the way. Then rinse the corn and dry it with a paper towel before adding the butter to the corn.
- Air Frying. Air fryer cooking times will vary depending on different brand air fryer model. Be sure to check your corn halfway through to keep from burning your corn. You can also spot check the kernels by piercing them with a fork. The roasted corn kernels are ready when they are tender.
- Do not Stack or over fill. Make sure there is room between the cobs for the air to circulate and do not stack the corn on top of one another.
- Frozen Corn on the Cob. Using frozen corn will also work for this recipe, although the best corn to use is fresh sweet corn. You will need to thaw it the day before cooking. You may need to add a few extra minutes when cooking it in the air fryer.
- Don't have an air fryer? You can also cook the ears of sweet corn in the oven, as an alternative cooking method, on bake 350 degrees F for 15 - 20 minutes or until tender.
Recipe FAQ
This recipe cooks the corn in the air fryer for about 15 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the size of corn, how full the air fryer basket is and based on the models/sizes of your air fryer.
Aluminum foil is okay to use in the air fryer with corn. You can wrap the cobs in the aluminum foil to get boiled style cobs.
Yes, you can use frozen corn for this air fryer lemon pepper corn recipe however the corn needs to be thawed completely. It thaws best in the refrigerator, just move it over the day before.
Pat any excess water from the thawed frozen corn with a towel. Then spread the lemon pepper butter on the corn and cook in the air fryer. Additional time may be needed for cooking.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cob shucked and cleaned
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
- Sea salt optional to taste
- Black pepper optional to taste
Instructions
- Shuck and clean the corn. For smaller air fryers, you may have to cut the corn in half.
- In a bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic powder. Generously coat the ears of corn with the lemon pepper butter.
- Place the corn in the air fryer in a single layer. Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 10 minutes. Rotate the corn then continue to air fry for an additional 5-8 minutes or until corn is tender and cooked to your preference. (Cooking time will depend on the size of corn, how full the air fryer basket is and based on the models/sizes of your air fryer).
- Remove the corn from the air fryer. Add an extra slice of butter to the corn and serve.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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