Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

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, but it is also great to use in dishes like Easy Corn Salsa,Hot Corn Dip, or in Taco Salad.

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

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.

How To Make Corn on the Cob in the Instant Pot

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Step One: Prepare Corn

• 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.

Step Two: Prepare 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.

Step Three: Place Corn Cobs in Pressure Cooker

• Place shucked or unshucked corn cobs right on trivet or steamer basket, stacking as many as desired in Instant Pot. Note, the trivet will let you fit larger corn cobs in your Instant Pot than a steamer basket.

Step Four: Pressure Cook Corn on the Cob

• 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.

Step Five: Release Pressure

• Technically, you can do a quick release of pressure immediately after cook time has elapsed, however for the best corn that is tender and juicy, I HIGHLY recommend waiting 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. 

Step Six: Serve Corn on the Cob

• Remove corn from 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 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 size of Instant Pot.
• Place rack or steamer basket in pressure cooker.
• Place frozen corn cobs right on 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

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Make the perfectly tender corn on the cob right in the Instant Pot with or without husks.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten free, instant pot, pressure cook, vegan

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Pressure: 10 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 19kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

• 1-12 corn on the cob as many as will fit in the Instant Pot

Instructions

• Shuck your corn cobs if desired.I f 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.

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Amount Per Serving

Calories 19 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 3mg 0%

Potassium 61mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 0.8%

Vitamin C 1.9%

Iron 0.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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