Crispy air fryer baby corn is the ultimate snack! Extremely quick and easy to make, the seasonings used really brings out the amazing flavor of the baby corn, and it gets so crunchy in the air fryer. Ready in under 10 minutes, this is an easy and delicious finger food that everyone will love!

Roasted baby corn is a great summer snack for the kids or a fun vegetable side dish for lunch or dinner. This vegetarian snack is a great party appetizer too! It is full of amazing ranch flavor, cooks up quickly, and uses only 5 pantry ingredients.

Instead of deep-frying or baking, these baby corns are air-fried which makes them very crispy and crunchy. The air fryer is a healthier and easier alternative to deep frying. It uses a convection system, so hot air is circulated inside the machine which helps to crisp up the food quickly without having to use too much oil.

Most often, you will use little to no oil, so if you are trying to reduce your oil intake but still want crispy food, the air fryer is a great kitchen appliance to consider!

Air fryer baby corn recipe ingredients

Baby corn. Can be found fresh, frozen, or canned. If using frozen make sure to thaw completely before using. If you are using canned, drain the water and rinse them very well.

Salt and black pepper. Great kitchen seasonings to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.

Ground paprika. Has a subtly sweet flavor and adds a nice red color to the baby corn.

Dry ranch mix. Adds a wonderful ranch flavor to the baby corn. Use your favorite store bought or homemade ranch mix.

Olive oil spray. A little bit is used so that the baby corns get nice and crispy when air fried.

What is baby corn

Baby corn, also known as baby sweet corn, is corn that has been harvested before it has reached maturity. They are very small in size, just a few inches long and look like tiny ears of corn on the cob. They are very crunchy with a subtly sweet flavor, that is pleasant but not overpowering.

Because of their mild flavor and crunchy texture, these young ears of corn can be prepared in a variety of ways, working very well in soups and salads.

Baby corn is a low-carb, nutrient-dense vegetable containing a lot of fiber, and protein. Used as a is a staple ingredient in East Asian and South Asian cuisines, baby corn can be found in many vegan and vegetarian dishes. It is commonly used in curries, stir-fries, and many noodle dishes.

Where to buy

Fresh baby corn might be a little hard to come by because harvesting it is a very labor-intensive process done by hand. As a result, baby corn is not as widely available as regular mature sweet corn.

Try looking for it at your local farmer's markets in the summer, in the produce section at Trader Joe's or other specialty shops, or in a neighborhood Asian market.

Frozen or canned baby corn is by far the most common and is available at many grocery stores across the United States.

Frequently asked questions

Recipe notes

1. Store leftovers int he fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer.
2. Add your favorite seasoning. Or just salt and pepper.
3. Do not overcrowded the basket

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