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    Air Fried Corn On The Cob (Bhutta)

    June 21, 2021 by untoldrecipesbynosheen 8 Comments

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    Air Fried Corn On The Cob has been a game changer for my family and myself! I love grilled corn or as we Pakistanis call it, Bhutta! The slightly charred sweet corn, doused with salt, chili powder and lime juice brings back memories of Pakistan. However, grilling corn can be time consuming and not something that's easy to do frequently. The air fryer method is so easy and quick that I can whip this up as a side or a snack in no time!

    Air Fried Corn On The Cob (Bhutta)

    The History

    Grilled corn was first domesticated by indigenous Mexicans around 6600 BCE per bonappetit.com. The magazine goes on to describe how various countries, from Mexico to Japan, Taiwan, India and Pakistan all have their own version of corn as street food.

    The Mexican Elote is world famous. Taiwanese corn is served covered in a garlicky soy paste and sweet chilli sauce. The Japanese have a complex seasoning blend they use for their street corn. Here in the US we love eating it doused with melted butter, added to salads, cooked as corn bread and popped as popcorn amongst many other things!

    My Story

    Bhutta, as we call grilled corn on the cob in Pakistan, makes my mouth water every time I think about it. Sold on rolling street carts called "Thelas" in the midst of every Bazaar, this was a frequent treat for me when out shopping.

    Grilled over hot coals in a small container on a rolling cart, the corn is then sprinkled with salt, red chili powder and lime juice. Simple yet fresh, warm and delicious it always hits the spot! I still treat myself to it when I visit and its as delicious as I remember it from my childhood.

    My kids favor the salt, chili, lime seasoning with their grilled corn. SInce we've started using this Air Fried Corn On The Cob recipe I have a salt and chili blend permanently prepared and stored in a small tupperware container.

    Try the recipe below, it's so easy your kids can make it on their own. Ready in about 10 minutes it's a fairly healthy snack and feeds those constant summer cravings. I usually make this as a side when I make my grilled tandoori lamb chops. Add it to your menu this Fourth of July and don't forget to rate the recipe!

    air fried corn

    Air Fried Corn On The Cob (Bhutta)

    Nosheen Babar
    An easy recipe for one of Pakistan's favorite street food! Bhutta! Air Fried Corn On The Cob is smothered with salt, chillies and lime!
    4.41 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
    Servings 4
    Calories 79 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 ears corn
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp salt
    • 2 tbsp red chili powder
    • 1 lime

    Instructions
     

    • Clean the corn, removing all husks and removing ends if you need to make it fit in your air fryer basket.
    • Rub the olive oil on the corn
    • Place the corn in the air fryer basket and set the temperature at 400°F
    • Cook for 10 minutes, turning halfway through to brown evenly
    • Remove the corn
    • Mix the salt and chili powder in a bowl, cut the lime in half, dip it in the bowl and rub it generously all over the corn and enjoy!

    Notes

    Fresh Corn - It's always best to buy fresh corn and grill it the same day. The husk should be green and moist. If for some reason you cannot grill the corn the same day you can refrigerate it for upto 3-5 days. However, the sooner you use it the better.
    Oil - I use olive oil but you can use any type you have on hand. Butter is not recommended as it will burn in the air fryer. If you wish to add butter, melt it and add it on top after the corn is ready.
    Cooking -  Air fryers can be different as are ovens and stoves. So cooking times and temps may be off by a bit. Check on the corn at around 8 minutes to make sure it doesn't overcook. Also be prepared to leave it in for a few minutes extra if needed. 
    Toppings - If you're not a fan of chillies you can go with a traditional melted butter, salt and pepper topping or a mayonnaise, lime and herb topping, similar to an elote. let your imagination run wild and your taste buds dictate how to eat your corn!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 3554mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1197IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword air fryer corn, bbq sides, bhutta, corn on the cob, grilled corn
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Amber Habib

      February 25, 2022 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      So easy - I love corn but hate making it because it involves hanging around the grill. This timing was perfect and the char was lovely. Thank you!

      Reply
      • untoldrecipesbynosheen

        February 25, 2022 at 8:59 am

        Great to hear Amber! It's a game changer for sure!

        Reply
    2. Terry Frahm

      April 22, 2022 at 10:22 am

      Good to speak with you Nosheen

      Reply
      • untoldrecipesbynosheen

        April 22, 2022 at 10:35 am

        Same here Terry

        Reply
    3. Shahnaz

      June 18, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      3 stars
      Came out perfect!! Thanks

      Reply
      • untoldrecipesbynosheen

        June 19, 2022 at 11:09 am

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Ganda

      June 19, 2022 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      Made this corn today and it was awesome!! and so easy to make ?

      Reply
      • untoldrecipesbynosheen

        June 19, 2022 at 10:01 pm

        Thank You! So glad you liked it!

        Reply

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