Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Make perfectly charred and flavorful corn on the cob with this easy air fryer recipe. Enjoy a quicker version of this classic summer side dish with a bold flavor using this recipe! {Vegan, Gluten-Free}
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob , cut to size to fit in your air fryer if needed
- Oil spray (or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil)
- 2 teaspoons Chinese chili flakes (or 1 teaspoon for a less spicy dish)
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon five spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C), for 10 minutes or so.
- While the air fryer is heating up, spray or brush each ear of corn a thin layer of oil. Place them in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other. Air fry for 12 minutes, or until the corn is lightly charred. Check the corn from time to time. You might want to rotate the corn once to cook more evenly.
- Mix the chili flakes, cumin powder, paprika, five spice, and salt together in a small bowl. (*Footnote 1)
- After the corn is cooked, transfer the corn onto a large tray or plate. Spray or brush with a thin layer of oil, so the spice mix sticks to the corn better. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over the corn, sparsely for a mild taste, thinly and fully covered for a balanced flavor, or heavily covered for a bold seasoning . Return it to the air fryer to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the spices are lightly toasted.
- Once done, remove the corn to cool off slightly. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes
- The recipe creates more spice mix than you might need. I usually use two thirds of the spice mix for a rich taste without overpowering the flavor of the corn. You might want to use more or less depending on your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 127kcal, Carbohydrates: 22.9g, Protein: 3.3g, Fat: 4.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.8g, Sodium: 393mg, Potassium: 274mg, Fiber: 3.1g, Sugar: 3.7g, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 1mg