12Countfrozen mini sweet corn on the cob (such as Green Giant or Bird’s Eye)
2Tbspbuttermelted
2Tspseasoning for corn(such as Trader Joe’s Everything But the Elote)
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F
Place the frozen corn cobs into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer
12 Count frozen mini sweet corn on the cob
Cook on the air fry setting for 10 minutes, pausing halfway to flip the corn over using tongs
While the corn is cooking, combine the melted butter and seasoning in a small bowl
2 Tbsp butter, 2 Tsp seasoning for corn
After the 10 minutes have elapsed, use a brush to coat the corn in the seasoned butter mixture on both sides (you will have some leftover butter)
Return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until desired level of browning is achieved
Top corn with remaining butter and any garnishes desired, then serve warm
Notes
The frozen mini corn cobs fit better in the air fryer, so this is equivalent to about 6 regular ears. However, you can easily scale up or down to make more or less if desired
You may swap olive oil or ghee for the butter if you prefer
Any seasoning works fine. You can use just plain salt and pepper, or add paprika, garlic powder, barbecue, chile lime, garlic and herb, southwest, or any other seasonings you like instead. Also feel free to omit entirely and make plain corn!
Garnishes are completely optional, but you can top your corn with additional butter, parmesan cheese, other crumbled cheeses, or go Mexican street corn style with mayo, cilantro, chili powder, cotija cheese, and lime juice
I have an 8-qt Ninja Dual Zone air fryer and can fit 6 frozen mini corn cobs or 3 full size in each basket (for a total of 12 and 6 at a time, respectively). Other air fryers may vary, so you may need to cook in batches
Store leftover corn in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It may be stored on the cob (wrapped in foil or in a zippered bag) or cut off the cob. Do not refreeze frozen corn once it has been cooked
Reheat frozen corn in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes. Top with extra butter or seasonings
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, seasonings and toppings added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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