Frozen corn on the cob air fryer recipe
Air fryer frozen corn on the cob with a tested two-stage method so the garlic butter clings better. No thawing needed, tender and buttery.
Servings: 6 corn cobs
Ingredients
For the corn:
- 6 half-size frozen corn cobs no need to thaw
- Olive oil spray for the air fryer basket
Garlic butter sauce:
- 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For serving:
- Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
- Chopped parsley
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
- Make the garlic butter sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the ghee or butter, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Start with the frozen corn. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place the frozen corn cobs in the basket in a single layer, with a little space between each cob if possible.
- Air fry to thaw and warm through. Air fry at 360°F for 10 minutes. This first stage helps the frozen corn thaw and heat through before adding the butter sauce.
- Brush with garlic butter. Open the basket and carefully brush the corn on all sides with some of the garlic butter sauce. Save the extra sauce for serving.
- Finish at higher heat. Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F and air fry for 3 minutes, or until the corn is hot, tender, and lightly glossy.
- Finish and serve. Transfer the corn to a serving plate. Brush with the remaining garlic butter sauce, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve warm with lime wedges on the side
Notes
- This recipe is for frozen corn on the cob cooked straight from the freezer. No thawing needed.
- I use half-size frozen corn cobs. For larger cobs, add 1–3 more minutes as needed.
- For fresh corn cobs, air fry at 380°F for 12 to 15 minutes. Brush the corn with the garlic butter sauce before adding it to the air fryer basket.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer, oven, or microwave until warm.
- I don’t recommend freezing cooked corn again because the texture can turn softer and watery after thawing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1small ear | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg
