Tips For the Ultimate Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air fryer corn on the cob gives a unique flavor you just have to try! Fresh or frozen corn will work too.

• Air Frying: It’s important to remember when you are air frying corn that every air fryer cooks a bit differently. Be sure to check your corn half way through so that you do not burn your corn.
• Oil: When you putting oil on your corn, you can use a spoon and drizzle it or use a non-aerosal oil spray. Using cooking spray with an accelerant can ruin your air fryer basket.
• Do not Stack or over fill: To get the perfect bake on your corn, make sure there is room between the cobs for the air to circulate and do not stack.
• Cut: You may have to cut your ears of corn to fit your basket. Just cut them in half and cook in batches if needed.
• Frozen Corn on the Cob: This method will also work with frozen corn on the cob. You can thaw it or add a few extra minutes and cooke it from frozen.

How to Pick the Perfect Corn

Did you know it’s bad shopping etiquette to pull back the husks to check corn out before buying it? It is! So don’t do it. It shortens the shelf life of the corn, making it dry out faster, and then it’s unsellable. Causing farmers and store owners to lose money. But you can get dynamite corn without peeking. Here’s how to pick the perfect corn in the air fryer.

• Silks: First check out the silks which are the long hair like strands that stick out of the top. They should be brown and tacky. This means there is still moisture in the cob and hasn’t dried out yet. If the silk is dark brown, dry or black, the corn is too old and should be passed by.
• Husks: The green leaf like husks that wrap around the corn should be bright green free from lots of brown spots or little holes at the tops. Those little holes mean there are probably worms in the corn. The husks should be clinging to the corn wrapping it fairly tightly. If the husks are damp that is sign that the corn is fresh and a good pick.
• Give it a Squeeze: Starting at the bottom work your way up the cob gently squeezing as you go. The ear of corn should feel firm, and the individual kernels should feel plump. If there are any voids where kernels are missing or if has soft spots, pass on that ear of corn.

How to Store Corn on the Cob

Once you get your corn home you can keep it at room temperature if you are cooking it within a few hours. If you are saving it for another day you can either shuck it and store the corn in a plastic bag or leave the husks on and keep in a tightly sealed plastic bag in the crisper.

Air frying has taken over the culinary world for good reason. The benefits of having an air fryer seem to outweigh any negative aspects it might have. They are relatively inexpensive. They sit on your counter, and don’t heat up the house to cook your favorite foods. It’s a healthier way to “fry” and even cook so many foods, from desserts to steaks. Air frying creates a gorgeous crust or crunchy outside and a perfectly tender juicy inside. It does all of this usually all faster than a conventional oven or fryer would. It is a total win and if you don’t have any air fryer it’s time. Here are some of my favorite recipes to get you started.

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