I love corn casserole (also known as corn pudding). It’s basically where cornbread meets creamed corn and creates this absolutely delicious side dish. Today I’m going to show you how to make air fryer corn casserole so you don’t even need to fire up the oven!
What is Corn Casserole?
Corn casserole is a classic comfort-food side dish commonly served at holidays and gatherings (or just your next family dinner). In fact, I make it all throughout the year, as it pairs well with all sorts of things from Thanksgiving dinner to a summer cookout!
It’s a creamy and savory baked dish made with a combination of canned or fresh corn, creamed corn, Jiffy corn muffin mix (or similar), eggs, butter, and often sour cream or cheese.
The texture of corn casserole is moist and slightly fluffy, somewhere between cornbread and a pudding. You can customize it with additional ingredients like jalapeños, green chiles, bacon, or shredded cheese for added flavor.
Thanks to the air fryer, I don’t have to fire up the big range oven during the heat of summer to make this Jiffy corn casserole recipe. Alternatively, it leaves the oven free for cooking larger foods during the holidays!
This air fryer method produces a golden crust while giving you that creamy, velvety inside. It’s also easy to portion it out based on the number of people you’re feeding (because let’s face it I always make way too much of any casserole).
Katie’s tip
Speaking of fall favorites, make sure to serve up some of my easy air fryer butternut squash fries for a twist on another classic vegetable!
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Ingredient List
- ½ cup butter (salted), melted
- 3 Tbsp white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 8.5 oz box Jiffy honey cornbread mix
- 14.75 oz can cream style corn
- 15.25 oz can sweet corn kernels, drained
Katie’s tip
Special Equipment Note: You’ll need an oven safe dish that fits in your air fryer basket for this recipe. A cake pan, casserole dish, or loaf pan are all great options.
I’m using two disposable mini loaf pans because they fit well in my Dual Zone air fryer. However, most standard air fryers can just use one larger pan.
Ingredient Tips and Substitutions
- Any type of milk (or non dairy milk) works, as well as half and half, heavy cream, or evaporated milk
- You can use regular Jiffy instead of honey flavor corn muffin mix if you want a more savory option
- Feel free to add in other flavors if desired, such as jalapenos, bacon bits, southwest seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, chives, scallions, onions, or your favorites!
How to Make Air Fryer Corn Casserole
- In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup melted butter with 3 Tbsp white sugar and 2 large eggs
- Whisk thoroughly, making sure the eggs are entirely distributed and everything is well mixed
- Add ½ cup milk or cream and one box of Jiffy cornbread mix (8.5 ounce) and mix until blended
- Next, fold in one can of cream style corn and one can of drained sweet corn kernels
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (or 325°F depending on your air fryer) following manufacturer guidelines
- Spray an oven-safe pan (or 2 smaller loaf pans) that fit in your air fryer basket with cooking spray
- Pour your corn casserole mixture into the greased pan(s), not filling more than ¾ full
- Cover the pan(s) with aluminum foil, making sure to secure it around the edges
- Place your casserole filled pan(s) into the preheated air fryer basket or on the rack
- Cook on the air fry setting for 40 minutes at 320°F or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
What Does Corn Casserole Go With?
- Barbecue (such as ribs or brisket)
- Pulled pork
- Roasted chicken
- Grilled meats
- Turkey (Thanksgiving included)
- Meatloaf
- Ham
- Chili
- Hot dogs or sausages
Basically, anything that you would normally serve corn or cornbread with is a great food item to pair with corn casserole.
Try your air fryer corn casserole with my easy Air Fryer Kielbasa, tasty Air Fryer Turkey Sliders, hot honey glazed Mini Meatloaf, repurpose leftovers with Thanksgiving Hot Dogs, puff pastry wrapped Air Fryer Sausage Rolls, or with some poppable Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Bites.
Recipe FAQs
Can Corn Casserole Really Be Put in an Air Fryer?
Yes, corn casserole can be put in an air fryer.
Though, if your air fryer doesn’t come with a solid pan, you’ll need to use an oven-safe pan to contain the casserole until it cooks up.
Why is My Corn Casserole Soupy?
Corn casserole is generally soupy when there is too much moisture. Make sure to drain the corn kernels well before adding to your batter.
Adding additional cooking time may help to firm it up, as this should cook off some additional moisture.
How Do You Know When Corn Casserole is Done?
Corn casserole is done when a toothpick inserted in the center is pulled out and appears clean.
Alternatively, you may shake the casserole. If the center is set and no longer jiggles, then the casserole is generally cooked.
Can You Leave a Cooked Corn Casserole Out Overnight?
No, you should not leave a cooked corn casserole out overnight. It may only sit out for about 2 hours, after which it should be stored in the refrigerator.
For more long term storage, it is safe to freeze corn casserole for 2-3 months.
Does Corn Casserole Reheat Well?
Yes, corn casserole reheats well. Heat leftovers in the microwave for about 1 minute on high, in the conventional oven for 20 minutes at 350°F, or in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-10 minutes depending on the size of your piece.
If your casserole is frozen, you should defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Can Corn Casserole Be Made Ahead and Frozen?
Yes, corn casserole can be made ahead and frozen. You’ll want to cook it and then freeze it for up to 3 months.
Defrost the casserole before reheating for best results.
Is Corn Casserole the Same Thing as Corn Pudding?
Corn casserole and corn pudding are similar but distinct dishes. Corn casserole typically includes cornbread mix (like Jiffy), giving it a firmer, bread-like texture, whereas corn pudding focuses on a custard-like consistency without cornbread mix.
Corn is a fluffy hybrid of cornbread and pudding, whereas corn pudding is a sweeter, softer dish. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but the inclusion of cornbread mix is a key differentiator.
Recipe Pro Tips
- If you want a browned crust, you may remove the foil and pop it back in for 3-5 minutes at the end to really darken the exterior
- There is no stirring or flipping required when making a corn casserole in the air fryer
- I’m using two small loaf pans to fit in my Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer and it took about 40 minutes to be cooked perfectly, but different brands and sizes of air fryer and pans may vary slightly
Storage and Reheating
- Store leftover corn casserole in the refrigerator in an airtight container, or just cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or foil. Consume within one week
- Reheat corn casserole in the microwave for 1-2 minutes on high, the oven for 20 minutes at 350°F, or the air fryer for 10 minutes at 350°F. You may want to cover with foil to prevent over browning
Final Thoughts
It’s so easy to make air fryer corn casserole. This way, you don’t need to heat up your house by turning the oven on, and cleanup is a breeze.
I love that it’s an easy way to get a delicious side dish on the table with little fuss. You can even make your corn casserole ahead of time and freeze it! This makes it a great addition to the holiday table, since it’s low stress and pairs with many other foods.
If you love this air fryer casserole, make sure to check out my easy Air Fryer Tuna Casserole recipe, or another of these comforting Best Air Fryer Casserole Recipes for more great options!
Air Fryer Jiffy Corn Casserole Without Sour Cream
Equipment
- Oven safe pan (that fits in your air fryer)
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter (salted) melted
- 3 Tbsp Granulated white sugar
- 2 Eggs (large)
- ½ cup Milk or cream
- 8.5 oz Box Jiffy honey cornbread mix
- 14.75 oz Can cream style corn
- 15.25 oz Can sweet corn kernels drained
- Nonstick spray
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup melted salted butter with 3 Tbsp white sugar and 2 large eggs½ cup Butter (salted), 3 Tbsp Granulated white sugar, 2 Eggs (large)
- Whisk thoroughly, making sure the eggs are entirely distributed and everything is well mixed
- Add ½ cup milk or cream and one box of Jiffy honey cornbread mix and mix until blended½ cup Milk or cream, 8.5 oz Box Jiffy honey cornbread mix
- Next, fold in one can of cream style corn and one can of drained sweet corn kernels14.75 oz Can cream style corn, 15.25 oz Can sweet corn kernels
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (or 325°F depending on your air fryer’s options) following manufacturer guidelines
- Spray an oven-safe pan (or 2 smaller loaf pans) that fit in your air fryer basket with nonstick sprayNonstick spray
- Pour your corn casserole mix into the greased pan(s), not filling more than ¾ full
- Cover the pan(s) with aluminum foil, making sure to secure it around the edges
- Place your casserole filled pan(s) into the preheated air fryer basket or on the rack
- Cook on the air fry setting for 40 minutes at 320°F or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Any type of milk (or non dairy milk) works, as well as half and half, heavy cream, or evaporated milk
- You can use regular Jiffy instead of honey flavor if you want a more savory option
- Feel free to add in other things if desired, such as jalapenos, bacon, southwest seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, or your favorites
- If you want an extra browned crust, place it back in the air fryer after removing the foil and cook an additional 3-5 minutes
- I’m using two small loaf pans to fit in my Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer and it took about 40 minutes to be cooked perfectly, but different brands and sizes of air fryer may vary slightly
- Any oven-safe pan, casserole dish, baking insert, or foil dish that fits in your air fryer basket or tray should work fine (but you may need to adjust cooking time slightly based on overall size)
- Exact nutritional values will vary depending on specific ingredients used and total amount consumed, so please consider this as only a guideline or estimate
Nutrition
Why do you have to cover in air fryer? I don’t cover mine when I cook in oven.
Hi Mary – I recommend using foil in the air fryer because it browns much faster compared to the oven (the hot air circulates much faster and stronger in the air fryer). This can lead to the top getting overbrowned. You can always leave the foil off and just check in on it regularly if you’d like, and only add the foil if it starts getting too brown for your personal tastes!