Frozen Corn On The Cob Air Fryer
Air fryer frozen corn on the cob is so simple to make and is ready to serve in minutes. Enjoy hot, juicy, and buttery corn on the cob any time of the year with this frozen corn on the cob air fryer recipe.
Suitable for gluten free and vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Corn is such a versatile side dish. And cooking frozen corn on the cob is quick and simple. But when you learn how to cook frozen corn on the cob air fryer style, you’ll never want to make it any other way!
If you love corn, you know that fresh sweet corn is one of the joys of summer. Fresh corn season is fleeting, but corn on the cob can quickly be frozen and enjoyed all year long. You can cook frozen corn on the cob in a variety of ways, but air fried corn is one of the simplest and tastiest methods there is.
It’s easy to find bags of frozen corn on the cob at the grocery store. They are inexpensive, and the corn is picked at its peak, so it’s always delicious. Air fryer frozen corn is fast, and the delicious corn is almost as good as grilled corn in the middle of summer.
The air fryer cooks corn perfectly. Trust me when I say you will want to bookmark this and add air fryer corn to your list of favorite air fryer vegetable recipes.
Why Make This Recipe
- Easy – If you need an easy way to reheat corn, this is it! Just place frozen corn into your air fryer, and you can heat corn in about 10 minutes.
- Delicious – If you love cooking corn on the grill, give this air fryer corn a try.
- Fast – Go straight from the freezer to the air fryer with almost no prep time. You don’t even need to preheat the air fryer.
- Summer Flavors – Enjoy the flavors of fresh corn all year long when you cook air fryer corn on the cob.
Ingredient Notes
- Corn – Look for frozen corn on the cob in the freezer section of your grocery store or put up your own when corn is in season.
- Butter – A bit of salted butter is all you need to make golden, flavorful air fryer corn on the cob. If you want to cut back on salt, use unsalted butter.
Ready to make this Air Fryer Frozen Corn on the Cob? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Frozen Corn On The Cob In The Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Place 6-8 pieces of frozen corn into your air fryer basket.
- Brush the corn on the cob pieces with melted butter.
- Air fry corn on the cob at 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C for 8-11 minutes or until fully cooked and corn is starting to brown. Turn them over halfway through cooking time.
- Use tongs to remove from the air fryer, serve, and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- There is no need to preheat the air fryer when making air fryer frozen corn on the cob.
- Cook frozen corn until the kernels just begin to brown.
- Corn on the cob comes in full length and half pieces. Choose what fits your air fryer the best. I usually choose the half-length or mini corn.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket. You may only fit 6-9 pieces. Cook air fryer corn in batches if needed.
- Air fried corn on the cob will be very hot. Carefully remove corn from the air fryer with a pair of tongs and allow the air fryer corn to cool slightly before eating.
Delicious Variations
- Swap the Butter – The buttery flavor of corn on the cob may not be for everyone. If you prefer, you can brush the corn with olive oil with less saturated fat. It’s the perfect swap if you are looking for healthy recipes.
- Add Seasoning – A bit of butter and salt may be all you need, but you can really bump up the flavor of the air fryer corn on the cob recipe by adding a variety of seasonings. Sweet corn is perfectly complemented by salt and pepper, chili powder, parmesan cheese, lemon pepper seasoning, and more.
Prep And Storage
- Prep Ahead – Virtually no prep time is needed for this delicious side dish. Just toss frozen corn on the cob in air fryer.
- Store – Leftover corn can be covered or wrapped in aluminum foil in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze – Do not refreeze corn on the cob as it can become mushy or starchy.
- Reheat – Reheat the corn in the air fryer at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
FAQs
Air fryer corn will cook in about 8-11 minutes. The time for air fried corn can vary slightly depending on the size of the ears of corn.
Air Fried Corn tastes just like grilled and you can certainly cook corn on the grill if you have one. I love the convenience of making air fried corn on the cob. It’s one of my favorite air fryer recipes.
There is no need to thaw frozen corn on the cob before cooking in the air fryer. This can be cooked directly from the freezer.
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Serving Suggestions
Weight Watchers Points
There are 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Air Fryer Frozen Corn On The Cob
Ingredients
- 8 frozen corn on the cob ears cut in half or whole, depending on size of air fryer
- 2 tablespoons melted butter optional
Instructions
- Place frozen corn on the cob into your air fryer basket. leaving room around each piece.
- Brush each corn on the cob with melted butter.
- Air fry corn on the cob at 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C for 8-11 minutes or until fully cooked and corn is starting to brown. Turn them over halfway through cooking.
- Use tongs to carefully remove from the air fryer, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- There is no need to preheat the air fryer when making air fryer frozen corn on the cob.
- Cook frozen corn on the cob until the kernels just begin to brown.
- Corn on the cob comes in full length and half pieces. Choose what fits your air fryer the best. I usually choose the half-length corn on the cob.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket. You may only fit 6-9 pieces of corn on the cob. Cook air fryer corn in batches if needed.
- Air fried corn on the cob will be very hot. Carefully remove corn from the air fryer with a pair of tongs and allow the air fryer corn to cool slightly before eating.
- Storage – Leftover corn on the cob can be covered or wrapped in aluminum foil in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 2 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
