Air Fryer Corn on the Cob - Mexican Street Corn Style! - Recipe Diaries (2024)

Published: Jul 10, 2019 · Modified: Jun 11, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Air fryer corn on the cob is the perfect side dish to have with your burgers, brats, and steak in the Summertime. By the time your main entree is done cooking your corn on the cob will be ready in no time.

Corn on the Cob in Air Fryer

When making corn on the cob in your air fryer it is so fast and easy and the corn gets done in under 10 minutes. You will have Mexican Street Corn ready in no time. Simply place the corn on the cob with the husks removed into the bottom of your air fryer basket. Season the corn with salt and pepper and spray with Pam Cooking Spray. Butter flavored spray is really good with corn on the cob.

Close the basket and set the timer to 10 minutes and the temperature to 400 degrees. This works with air fryer ovens and Power air fryers.

Can you use frozen corn on the cob in your air fryer?

Yes, you can. Place 4 frozen corn on the cobs in your air fryer basket. Cook at 360 for 12 minutes.

What is Mexican Street Corn?

Mexican street corn is typically brushed with mayonnaise or sour cream aka crema and then the corn gets seasoned with seasoning and cotija cheese. Aldis did not have any cotija cheese so good old queso fresco was the only other option. Mexican street corn is usually grilled but it can be perfectly made in your air fryer. After your corn is done cooking in the air fryer take it out and brush the spread right away on the corn so it melts into the corn.

Healthy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

To make this dish more Weight Watcher friendly I used nonfat Greek Yogurt instead of the crema and reduced-fat or light mayonnaise. The corn, garlic, lemon juice, Greek Yogurt, and cilantro are all zero points. Just have to count points for the mayo and queso fresco. Queso fresco is a crumbly cheese that you can sub for cotija if you can't find cotija. I cut a chunk of the queso fresco off and crumbled it with my fingers and sprinkled it over the top of the corn. The mayo and Greek yogurt is the glue that makes the cheese stick.

If you are looking for simple zero-point corn on the cob recipe season your corn on the cob with salt and pepper and spritz with oil spray. I like to use I Can't Believe It's not Butter spray for a more butter flavor taste.

What is an Air Fryer?

An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around the food using the convection mechanism. It is a downsized version of the convection oven.

Is air fried food healthy?

When you compare air fried food to deep-fried food it is much healthier because there is hardly any oil used at all. The only oil I use is from my Pam cooking spray. I spray only the food once or twice because most air fryer baskets are nonstick. If you are concerned about using aerosol sprays for the environment or your health buy a Misto Brushed Aluminum Oil Sprayer can from Amazon and fill that with your favorite oil.

What are the Best Large Size Air Fryers?

If you are researching air fryers and looking to buy the best ones out there on the market I have tried and tested 2 different ones before. If you want to be able to cook more food for your family at once then get an air fryer with a large basket such as 5.3 quarts. Look for ones that say nonstick on them and has multiple program settings.

Power XL Air Fryer 5.3 Quart Basket.

EFFORTLESS COOKING: Our 5.3QT Power Air-Fryer comes in handy in preparing amazing meals from your cookbook, and frying a variety of dishes, such as: French fries, chicken, steak, roasts, fish tacos and sticks, waffle fries, pies, pudding and donuts. Make yourself feel like a professional chef in your kitchen with the digital air fryer that can easily replace baking pans, deep fryers, a grill pan, convection toaster oven or any one of your kitchen appliances.

FEATURES: 5.3 Quart Easy Load Basket with Non Stick Coating; 7 Preset Programs with easy one-touch digital control let you Roast, Air Fry, Bake, Steam, Saute and Grill; Digital Timer with automatic Shut Off; Manual Time and Temperature programming option; 1700 Watts of Turbo-Cyclonic Power; Super Heated Air heats up to 400 degrees, cool to the touch easy grip handle.

GoWISE USA 1700-Watt 5.8-QT 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer

Air fryer temperature settings vary according to brand and model. If your air fryer does not have the exact temperature setting called for in the recipe, consult your manual for suggested temperature settings.

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