Corn on the Cob Instant Pot Recipe - Plump, crispy-tender kernels bursting with juicy flavor is just minutes away with this Instant Pot recipe. Cook as many as can fit in your pot with just a little water and let the pressure cooker do the rest!
Is there anything better than sinking your teeth into a sweet, juicy, corn on the cob with melted butter dripping down your chin? I don’t think there is, especially in the summertime. Pool parties, barbecues, and Fourth of July parties, all need corn on the cob to complete the meal.
Using the Instant Pot makes it so much easier to make a lot at once and there is no boiling water to worry about. It’s fast, mess-free, hands-free, and they turn out perfect every time!
Remove the kernels from the leftover cobs and freeze them for later. Then, add them to soups, chicken corn chowder, black bean salad, corn salsa, and casseroles whenever the recipe calls for corn!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 2 ingredients. All you need is corn and water. The extras are for serving!
- It’s very convenient. Not having to watch over a big pot of boiling water, or a barbecue grill means you can walk away and concentrate on other things.
- Foolproof. With just 3 minutes of cooking time, there’s little chance of messing this up! You just set it, forget it, and let the Instant Pot do the work.
- Incredible flavor. This corn on the cob Instant Pot recipe has superior flavor and comes out perfectly juicy every time.
Tips for the Best Corn on the Cob Recipe
- Picking the best corn. Look for husks that are fresh, green, and without any yellowing or brown areas. They shouldn’t be dry either. The stalk should still be nice and moist and not brown. The corn itself should be light yellow, soft, and with lots of silk wrapped around it.
- Add more corn! Fit as many cobs as you can depending on the size of your Instant Pot. An 8-quart pot can fit about 5 whole cobs. If yours is a bit smaller, you may want to snap your cobs in half.
- Leave the husks on. If you enjoy cooking the corn with the husks on, by all means go for it. Just remember to add 1 extra minute of cooking time.
- Crunchier corn. To achieve a slightly crunchier bite to your corn on the cob, reduce the cooking time by 1 minute.
- Use the warm function. When the corn is done cooking and you’ve released the pressure, you can keep them on the warm setting while serving so they don’t get cold.
Ingredients Needed
- Corn: Clean, shuck, and remove the silk from the cobs of corn.
- Water: The pressure cooker needs water to build pressure. The trapped steam is what cooks the corn to perfection.
- For serving: Butter, salt, pepper, and fresh chopped parsley.
See the recipe card for the full information on recipe ingredients and quantities.
How to Cook Corn on the Cob in Instant Pot
Step 1: Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Pour in 1 cup of water.
Step 2: Add cobs of corn to the trivet. Pile them up, they don’t need to be in a single layer.
Step 3: Close the lid and set the valve to the “sealing” position.
Step 4: Use the manual mode to cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Remember, 3 minutes is the cooking time. It will still take time for pressure to build so the total time will be longer.
Step 5: Once the cooking time is up, immediately move the valve to “venting” to quickly release the pressure.
Step 6: Once the pressure is released and the pin drops, carefully remove the lid. Use tongs to remove the corn and transfer them to a serving platter.
Step 7: Serve corn on the cob with butter, salt, and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Anywhere from 2-3 minutes depending on how crunchy or tender you like yours. I think it’s perfectly cooked at the 3-minute mark.
Just remember the time it takes to build pressure in the pressure cooker is what takes the most time.
Absolutely! Add frozen corn to the trivet and cook for 2 extra minutes.
Yes, you should add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot when cooking corn.
It's best to shuck the corn before cooking it in an Instant Pot.
Yes, you can season the corn before cooking it in an Instant Pot with salt and pepper.
What Else Can I Serve on Top?
I love to keep it simple with just a bit of melted butter, salt, and pepper. The parsley is for a pop of color!
However, there are plenty of ways to season the corn once it’s cooked. Here are just a few more ideas:
- Cotija cheese
- Feta cheese
- Lime juice
- Garlic
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Cilantro
- Crema
What to Serve with Corn on the Cob
Corn is the perfect accompaniment to all things grilled! Serve it with grilled chicken thighs, grilled pork kabobs, grilled shrimp, or a homemade burger with pickled onions.
It’s also great with grilled fish, grilled ribeye steak, hot dogs, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, coleslaw, you name it!
Other Corn Recipes
- Easy Shepherd’s Pie
- Ultimate Bacon Corn Zucchini Parmesan
- Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl
- 10-minute Avocado Corn Salsa Recipe
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How to Cook Corn in Instant Pot (Frozen or Fresh)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cob cleaned
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon per corn
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and remove the silk. Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
- Place the corn on the trivet. Close the lid and set the valve to "sealing." Set the Instant Pot to "Manual" mode and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is up, do a quick release of the pressure by moving the valve to "venting." Carefully remove the lid and use tongs to remove the corn from the Instant Pot.
- Serve each corn with 1 tablespoon of butter, salt, and pepper, and freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- When picking corn, look for fresh, green husks without any dryness, yellowing, or brown areas. The stalk should be moist and not brown, and the corn itself should be light yellow and soft with lots of silk wrapped around it.
- You can fit as many cobs as you can in your Instant Pot, depending on its size. An 8-quart pot can fit about 5 whole cobs; if yours is smaller, you may want to snap your cobs in half.
- For crunchier corn, reduce the cooking time by 1 minute.
- After cooking, you can keep the corn on the warm setting while serving to keep them from getting cold.
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