Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob
Sweet corn gets a smoky-salty upgrade with crisp bacon and a quick maple-BBQ glaze in the air fryer. Easy prep, big flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
Bacon-Wrapped Corn
- 4 ears sweet corn, shucked
- 8 slices regular-cut bacon
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1.25 tsp BBQ seasoning
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes. Pat the corn dry with paper towels so the bacon adheres well.
- Whisk the melted butter, maple syrup, BBQ seasoning, smoked paprika, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside 1 tablespoon of this glaze for finishing.
- Lay the bacon strips on a board and lightly brush them (not the corn) with some of the remaining glaze. Wrap each ear with 2 strips, slightly overlapping, ending with the seam on the underside. Tuck the ends under or secure with a short toothpick. Chill the wrapped corn in the freezer for 5 minutes to help set the wrap.
- Arrange the corn in the basket with space between each ear. Air fry at 390°F for 10 minutes. Rotate each ear a quarter turn with tongs, brush lightly with more glaze, then increase the temperature to 400°F and cook 6–8 minutes more, until the bacon is deeply golden and crisp. Tip: If the bacon darkens too fast, drop the heat to 370°F for the remaining time.
- Rest for 2 minutes so the bacon firms up. Brush with the reserved glaze and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with extra BBQ seasoning on the side for anyone who likes an extra sprinkle. Leftovers reheat well at 350°F in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes to re-crisp the bacon without overcooking the corn.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.