Ingredients:
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn, husked and silked
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions:
- Prep the corn. Remove all husks and silks from the 4 ears of corn. Note: Running a damp paper towel down the cob helps grab those stubborn silk threads.
- Make the compound butter. Mash the 4 tbsp softened butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a small bowl.
- Apply the flavor. Spread exactly 1 tbsp of the garlic butter mixture over each cob, covering it entirely.
- Wrap securely. Place each cob on a square of foil and roll it up tightly, twisting the ends like a candy wrapper until no corn is visible.
- Preheat the air fryer. Set your machine to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Note: Preheating ensures the steam starts forming the second the corn hits the basket.
- Load the basket. Place the 4 wrapped cobs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they aren't stacked on top of each other.
- Cook the corn. Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes until the kernels feel tender when pressed through the foil.
- Rest the packets. Let the corn sit in the closed air fryer for 2 minutes after the timer goes off. Note: This carryover time allows the steam to settle back into the corn.
- Open with care. Use tongs to remove the foil and carefully peel it back until the steam escapes away from your face.
- Finish and serve. Sprinkle the 1 tsp fresh parsley over the hot cobs and serve immediately.