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Air-Fryer Butter Corn

Corn brushed with butter and salt, air-fried until fragrant—a side or late-night snack.

Total 17 min Air fryer Easy 1 servings
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Air-Fryer Butter Corn

Sweet corn tastes best; butter spreads evenly when the cob is still hot.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 5 min · Cook 12 min

  1. Prep: Corn on the cob 1ear; pat protein dry and rub with Butter 15g, Salt pinch, Black pepper pinch.
  2. "Prep: Corn on the cob 1ear; pat protein dry and rub with Butter 15g, Salt pinch, Black pepper pinch."
  3. Peel outer husks, leave inner layer, rinse and dry; halve if very large.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 180°C for 3 minutes; add corn.
  5. Air-fry at 180°C for 10 minutes, flipping once.
  6. While hot, rub butter and sprinkle salt and pepper.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • For vegan, use olive oil—slightly different but still aromatic.

Best fresh; reheated corn turns firm.

FAQ

Frozen corn?

Thaw, pat dry, air-fry about 2 minutes longer.