Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Perfectly charred corn with a buttery herb coating, ready in under 20 minutes. Toss with parmesan and fresh lime for a restaurant-quality side.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 5g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat corn dry with paper towels. Rub evenly with butter mixed with minced garlic.
Step 2
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
Step 3
Arrange corn in air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook 12 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.
Step 4
Remove corn when kernels are golden and edges show light char marks.
Step 5
Transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with parmesan and fresh cilantro while still warm.
Step 6
Cut lime in half and squeeze over corn. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer basket
- paper towels
- small bowl
- platter
- microplane or box grater
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