Ditch The Boiling Water And Cook Corn On The Cob In Your Air Fryer

It's always surprising and exciting when you discover a hot new hack for your air fryer. A common revelation is that, while frozen fries and chicken tenders taste great when they've been air fried, other veggies really shine with this form of cooking, too. For example, green beans are absolutely scrumptious in the air fryer. On that note, you should absolutely be cooking corn on the cob in your favorite countertop convection device. While the classic boiling water method will reliably get your corn kernels plump and juicy, air frying gives corn an additional toastiness and depth of flavor that compares to grilling, minus the hassle of heating up the grill, going outside, and repeatedly turning the cobs.

In the air fryer, you can easily get delicious charring that gives texture and dimension of taste to your corn. In addition, the kernels will have the moisture and snap that you expect from well-cooked veggies. Air fried corn can be munched directly from the cob at a cookout or dinner, as well as used in any corn-containing recipe like elotes, esquites, corn chowder, or cornbread casserole. And the process of cooking corn this way couldn't be easier.

All you need for air frying corn on the cob is sweet corn, olive oil, and seasonings. While leaving the husks on the cob is a great tip for the grill, you'll want to husk your corn for the best results in an air fryer. Simply coat the husked corn in olive oil — you can also use non-stick spray without accelerant — and season the corn with salt, pepper, and any other spices you desire. Then, place the cobs in the basket of your air fryer. You may need to cut them in half so that you don't commit the common air fryer mistake of overcrowding.

Air fry your corn at 370 degrees. How long you cook for depends on how charred you would like the ears to be. Twelve minutes is a good starting point, but you can go up to 15 if you want more browning. It's not a necessity, but if you turn your cobs halfway through cooking, you can distribute the charring more evenly. Just make sure not to overcook the corn, as it will become tough and fibrous if you leave it in the air fryer for too long. You'll know that the corn is ready when the kernels are fork-tender and almost bursting with juice. Slather your freshly-cooked corn in plenty of butter (or even some hot honey!) and enjoy right away. After this, you'll never want to boil corn again.