Air Fryer Korean Corn Cheese
Air Fryer Korean Corn Cheese bakes sweet corn, Kewpie mayonnaise, and butter under a molten mozzarella crust; air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes until bubbling and browned in spots.
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Method
- 1
Drain the corn well and spread it on a towel, then blot the kernels dry. Wet corn turns the dish soupy and keeps the cheese from browning.
- 2
Toss the corn with mayonnaise, melted butter, sugar, salt, pepper, and the sliced scallion whites.
- 3
Spread the mixture in a 6 to 7 inch oven-safe cast iron pan, ceramic dish, or foil pan that clears the basket walls by at least half an inch. Air fry at 375°F for 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir the corn from the edges into the center so the hot rim redistributes, then level it and blanket the surface with the mozzarella and cheddar.
- 5
Air fry at 375°F for 7 more minutes, until the cheese is fully melted, bubbling at the edges, and freckled brown on top. If your basket runs cool and the top is still pale, give it 2 minutes at 400°F.
- 6
Scatter scallion greens, gochugaru, and sesame seeds over the top and serve straight from the dish while the cheese still pulls.
Pro tip. Shred the mozzarella yourself from a block — bagged pre-shredded cheese is dusted with potato starch and cellulose to stop clumping, and that coating is exactly what keeps it from melting into long strands. Fresh mozzarella is the other trap: it releases too much water and floods the corn.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 12 minutes. The same dish takes about 19 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes rather than the microwave so the outside crisps back up. See the reheat guide for exact times by food.
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