Air Fryer Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter
In short: Fresh corn on the cob air fried until tender with lightly browned kernels, then brushed with soft butter, lime and smoked paprika. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 17 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 220 kcal
Corn on the cob cooks in the air fryer in about fifteen minutes, without a pot of boiling water, and the kernels pick up a light roasted flavor with a few brown spots. A soft butter flavored with lime zest, smoked paprika and salt melts into every row. It is easy enough for a weeknight and good enough for a summer barbecue, and the same method works with ears cut in half to fit a small basket.
Instructions
- Snap or cut each ear in half if your basket is small. Dry the corn with a towel and rub it with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Mash the butter in a small bowl with the lime zest, lime juice, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and cilantro until smooth.
- Heat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes. Arrange the corn in a single layer in the basket.
- Cook for 7 minutes, turn the ears over, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes more. The kernels should look bright yellow, feel tender when pierced and show a few brown spots.
- Move the corn to a platter and brush it with the lime butter while it is hot so the butter melts into the rows.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if you like.
Tips
- Older, larger ears may need 2 to 3 extra minutes. Look for plump kernels that spring back when pressed.
- For a dairy-free version, brush the corn with olive oil mixed with lime zest and paprika instead of butter.
Questions and answers
Do I need to soak or wrap corn before air frying?
No. Brushing the ears with oil is enough. Wrapping in foil would steam the corn instead of browning it.
Can I cook frozen corn on the cob in the air fryer?
Yes. Cook it from frozen at 200°C (400°F) for 14 to 18 minutes, turning once, until hot and tender.
How do I store leftover corn?
Keep cooked ears in the fridge for up to 3 days. Cut the kernels off for salads or reheat the cobs in the air fryer for 3 minutes.
How long does it take to make Air Fryer Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter?
About 25 min in total: 8 min of preparation and 17 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Air Fryer Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter?
About 220 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 220 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
