Air fryer corn on the cob

Air fryer corn on the cob takes 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes. Brush with butter, add a pinch of sugar and roll the ears at 8 minutes.

Air fryer corn on the cob
Photo: @robykrc / Unsplash
Temp 400°F 200°C
Time 15min
  • For 2 ears
  • Flip at 8 min
  • No preheat

Based on a standard basket air fryer. Times vary by 1–3 minutes between models, so start a little shorter and check as you go. Using an oven-style air fryer?

Cooking more or less?

Estimated time 15 min

A starting point only — it varies by model and load. Check during the last 2–3 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 ears of cooked corn (or frozen cooked corn)
  • 1 tbsp butter and a pinch of sugar (optional)

Steps

  1. Brush the corn with melted butter and sprinkle with a little sugar.
  2. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes.
  3. Roll the ears over and cook for 7 more minutes.

Using an oven-style air fryer or a convection microwave on air fry? Spread food on a rack over a tray, and flip instead of shaking the basket.

Oven-style results

SK Magic EON-B450M · convection microwave oven

We haven't tested this one in oven-style mode yet. On a convection or combi oven with an air fry mode, start from the basket values and adjust as you go.

What changes in oven-style air fry mode

How it varies by air fryer

This is for corn that’s already cooked. Raw corn takes much longer.

Tips

  • Butter and a little sugar caramelize into a toasty, street-food finish.
  • For frozen cooked corn, add 3–5 minutes and don’t thaw first.

Troubleshooting

  • Shriveled kernels: cooked too long. Start checking at 12 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-15