This velvety Air Fryer Creamed Corn Casserole brings comfort food to a whole new level in just 45 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings, this creamy side dish combines the natural sweetness of corn with rich, indulgent flavors – all while keeping your oven free.
With only 5 minutes of prep time and your trusty air fryer, you’ll create a memorable casserole that packs 7g of protein and wholesome nutrients in every delicious serving.
Simple & Creamy Air Fryer Corn Casserole Ingredients
- Butter: 1/2 cup melted (flexible with dairy or non-dairy options)
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/4 cup (works great with regular or gluten-free varieties)
- Sugar: 1/3 cup for perfect sweetness
- Eggs: 2, beaten until fluffy
- Garlic Salt: 1/2 teaspoon for savory depth
- Milk: 1/2 cup (dairy or non-dairy both work wonderfully)
- Corn: 1 can regular corn (drained) plus 1 can creamed corn
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Mix Base: Combine melted butter and flour in a medium bowl until smooth and velvety
- Wet Ingredients: Add milk, beaten eggs, and sugar, whisking until well incorporated
- Corn Mixture: Stir in garlic salt and both types of corn until evenly distributed
- Air Fry: Transfer to an oven-safe bowl, place in air fryer, and cook at 320°F for 40-45 minutes
- Final Touch: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving for the perfect creamy consistency
Variations & Substitutions
This corn casserole is super flexible! You can easily make it dairy-free with plant-based butter and milk. Going gluten-free? Just swap in your favorite gluten-free flour blend. For extra flavor, try mixing in some diced jalapeños, crispy bacon bits, or shredded cheddar cheese. Want it spicier? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some diced green chiles. You can even make it slightly sweet by adding an extra tablespoon of sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
Storage & Reheating
Your corn casserole will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. To reheat, just pop individual portions back in the air fryer at 300°F for 3-4 minutes until warm. You can also freeze this casserole for up to 2 months! Let it cool completely, wrap it well, and freeze. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in your air fryer. The texture might be slightly different after freezing, but it’ll still taste great!
Serving Suggestions
This creamy corn casserole makes a perfect side dish for so many meals! Serve it alongside grilled chicken, roasted turkey, or baked ham. It’s amazing at potlucks and holiday dinners too. Want to dress it up? Add a sprinkle of fresh chives or green onions on top, or dot it with extra butter right before serving. For a complete meal, pair it with some green vegetables like roasted broccoli or a fresh garden salad.
Air Fryer Creamed Corn Casserole
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
- Oven Safe Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup AP flour can be gluten free all purpose flour or regular flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 can corn drained
- 1 can creamed corn
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour and melted butter. Whisk both items together until smooth.
- Add in the milk, beaten eggs and sugar. Whisk to combine.
- Dump in the garlic salt, drained whole kernal corn and creamed corn. Stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into an oven safe bowl. Put that bowl into your air fryer basket or on your air fryer tray.
- Air fry at 320F/160C for 40-45 minutes.
- Let casserole rest for 10 minutes, then enjoy!
