You will NEVER make corn on the cob any other way once you try out this Instant Pot Corn on the Cob! Corn on the cob turns out perfectly in the pressure cooker with or without the husks!
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob makes a great side dish for any summer meal, but it is also great to use in dishes like Easy Corn Salsa, Hot Corn Dip, or in Taco Salad.
Corn on the Cob is one of my favorite things to eat in the summer months--I love it grilled and I love it boiled, but making corn on the cob in the Instant Pot is my FAVORITE way to prepare fresh corn on the cob.
Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob is FAST, EASY, and hands-off. Not to mention it turns out perfectly EVERY SINGLE TIME!
The corn is cooked to perfection in the moist heat, which does not leave you with water-logged corn, or corn that is dried out. Instead, Instant Pot Corn is tender, juicy, and the flavor of corn is intensified--making this the BEST corn on the cob!
How To Make Corn on the Cob in the Instant Pot
- Shuck your corn cobs if desired.
- If leaving the husks on your corn cobs, you will need to trim off the tip of the corn cob and remove long stem at the bottom of your corn cobs, in order for your corn cobs to fit inside your instant pot.
- Pour in cold water into Instant Pot. You will need 1 cup of water for 3 and 6 quart Instant Pot, 1.5 cups water for an 8 quart Instant Pot, and 2 cups water for 10 quart Instant Pot.
- Place trivet or steamer basket inside Instant Pot.
- Place shucked or unshucked corn cobs right on trivet or steamer basket, stacking as many as desired into the Instant Pot. Note, the trivet will let you fit larger corn cobs in your Instant Pot than a steamer basket.
- Place lid on the pressure cooker and be sure lid is sealed and vent knob is closed or pointed towards "seal."
- Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes for corn without husk or cook on high pressure for 3-4 minutes for corn with husk.
- For the best results, wait for 5 minutes before releasing pressure.
- Release pressure by using a wooden spoon to knock the vent knob from the sealed to venting position. Read more about how quick release at Instant Pot 101.
- Remove corn from the pressure cooker and then remove husks if needed.
- Serve with butter, mayonnaise, coconut butter, or however your family enjoys!
Frozen Corn on the Cob
While I HIGHLY recommend purchasing corn on the cob when fresh for the best flavor, you can cook frozen corn on the cob right in your Instant Pot.
- Pour in 1-2 cups water inside your instant pot, this is based on the size of Instant Pot.
- Place rack or steamer basket in the pressure cooker.
- Place frozen corn cobs right on the rack.
- Seal Instant Pot and cook for 4 minutes on High Pressure.
- Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then do a quick release of remaining pressure.
More Instant Pot Vegetable Recipes
- Instant Pot Green Beans
- Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
- Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
Trust me, once you try Instant Pot Corn, you will agree that it is the BEST method for fresh summer corn! Enjoy this easy, fast method!
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 1-12 corn on the cob as many as will fit in the Instant Pot
Instructions
- Shuck your corn cobs if desired. If leaving the husks on your corn cobs, trim off the tip of the corn cob and remove long stem at the bottom of your corn cobs, in order for the corn to fit inside the Instant Pot.
- Pour in cold water into Instant Pot. 1 cup water for 3 and 6 quart Instant Pot; 1.5 cups water for 8 quart Instant Pot; 2 cups water for 10 quart Instant Pot. Place trivet or steamer basket inside Instant Pot.
- Place corn cobs right on trivet or steamer basket, stacking as many as desired in Instant Pot.
- Place lid on pressure cooker and be sure lid is sealed and vent knob is closed or pointed towards "seal."
- Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes for corn without husk. Cook on high pressure for 3-4 minutes for corn with husk.
- Once cook time has elapsed, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
- Serve corn as desired.
Equipment Needed
Nutrition
Lois Link Solberg
Easy to understand, gave the option of shucking the corn or not. I usually don’t watch the video associated with a method, but found this very helpful.
Kristen Chidsey
I am glad this was easy to understand and that you found the video helpful.
karen halstead
The Insta Pot and the Vortex Air Fryer Plus are now a staple in my house.
This corn was better than the microwave or the grill. As a matter of fact, almost everything I cook in either appliance is better than the grill. My husband has not touched the bbq this season.
Kristen Chidsey
WAHOO!!! I love that you are enjoying so much Karen!
David
Turned out perfect. Thanks
Kristen Chidsey
Wonderful!
Doug Tyndall
we have a family of 7...Can I place the corn on cobs on end inside instant pot, instead of laying them on their sides?
Kristen Chidsey
Yes! The bottoms will be submerged in water, but the cooking time will work.
Ashley
We love corn and love that we can make it in our IP with this easy recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Kristen Chidsey
So glad you found this recipe to be helpful Ashley!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
I'm making this for the weekend, I bet everyone is going to devour it!