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    Soulfully Made » Sides » Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

    Nikki Lee Published:September 10, 2019 | Updated: October 9, 2019

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    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob makes the most perfectly crisp and juicy corn! You will never want to boil it again. Whether it is shucked or in the husk, set it and forget it until it's done!

    Instant Pot Corn on Cob on a white plate with drizzled butter and parsley

    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

    In the summertime corn is plentiful and we tend to have loads of it around where I live. I love corn in just about any form it comes in. It's so sweet and delicious! I do love cooler cooked corn and that char it gets on the grill too, but I find cooking it in the pressure cooker is so easy, convenient, and it comes out perfectly each and every time.

    How to make Instant Pot COrn on the COB

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    Prepare the COrn

    • Shuck your corn if desired.
    • If leaving the husks on, you will want to trim the stem at the bottom of the corn and the tip off the top, so that the cob will fit into the instant pot.

    Get the instant pot Ready to cook corn

    • Pour cold water into the bottom of the Instant Pot
      • 1 cup for a 3 or 6 quart Instant Pot
      • 1.5 cups for a 8 quart instant Pot.
    • Place the trivet or a steamer basket inside the Instant Pot.
    an Instant Pot with cooked Corn on the Cob from this Instant Pot Corn on the Cob recipe

    Place Corn cobs in the pressure cooker

    Put the unshucked or shucked corn cobs on top of the trivet or steamer baskets. Stack as many as will fit or as many as needed for your meal. The steamer basket holds less corn than a trivet will.

    Pressure Cook the corn on the cob

    • Secure lid on the Instant Pot and check to make sure the lid is sealed and the vent is closed.
    • Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes for corn that is shucked.
    • Cook on high pressure for 3 to 4 minutes for corn that is in the husk.

    Manually Releasing the Pressure

    • Once corn is done let it naturally release for five minutes then manually release the remaining pressure. This gives a firm but juicy result!
    • You can do a manual release right away if in a hurry though.
    • To manually release - use a wooden spoon or tongs turn the vent knob to open or venting position.
    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob on a white plate with a pad of butter and chopped parsley

    Delicious ways to Serve Corn on the cob

    • Remove corn from the pressure cooker with tongs. Remove husks if they are on.
    • Serve with
      • butter and salt
      • parsley
      • mayonnaise and mexican spices
      • parmesan cheese,
      • cajun seasoning
      • lemon pepper
      • or however you enjoy it most! I like mine with butter, salt, and a dash of red pepper.

    Other Instant Pot Recipes you will love!

    • Instant Pot Garlic Green Beans
    • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
    • Instant Pot Turkey Breast
    • Instant Pot Boiled Eggs
    • Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea and Collard Green Soup
    A plate of Instant Pot Corn on the Cob with chopped, fresh parsley

    How do I cook frozen corn on the Cob in the instant pot

    If you cannot get fresh corn or on a busy night when you only have some frozen available, here is how to cook frozen corn in your pressure cooker.

    • Pour 1 to 1.5 cups of water in the bottom the instant Pot based on the size in the above instructions.
    • Put the trivet in.
    • Place frozen corn cobs on the rack.
    • Put lid on and lock in place.
    • Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
    • Naturally release for 5 minutes and then manually release remaining steam.
    A plate of Instant Pot Corn on the Cob with chopped, fresh parsley

    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.86 from 7 votes
    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob makes the most perfectly crisp and juicy corn! You will never want to boil it again. Whether it is shucked or in the husk, set it and forget it until it's done!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Total Time 7 mins
    Course Sides
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 76 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 Ears Fresh Corn on Cob, or as many as will fit
    • 1 to 1.5 Cups of Water

    Instructions
     

    • Add water to the bottom of Instant Pot inner pot.
    • Add in trivet or steamer basket.
    • Place corn cobs on top of trivet or steamer basket.
    • Put lid on Instant Pot and place in the locked position, being sure the vent is in the sealed position.
    • Set for manual high pressure for 2 minutes for corn without husks or 3-4 minutes with husk on.
    • Once time is complete, let natural release for 5 minutes.
    • Then manually release by opening valve by turning with a wooden spoon or tongs.
    • Carefully remove corn with tongs and enjoy!

    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    Water Amounts:
    • 1 cup for a 3 or 6 quart Instant Pot
    • 1.5 cups for a 8 quart instant Pot.
    Cook Times:
    • Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes for corn that is shucked.
    • Cook on high pressure for 3 to 4 minutes for corn that is in the husk.
    • For Frozen Corn, cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 76 kcal Carbohydrates: 17 g Protein: 3 g Fat: 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Sodium: 4 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 4 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Kathleen Pope says

      August 25, 2021 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      Made this last night to go with dinner, so crisp and juicy, they came out perfect. I did have to add a minute since I am at altitude!

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    2. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says

      September 15, 2019 at 8:11 pm

      I love that this is done in the instant pot - saves having to hover over it on the stovetop!

      Reply
    3. Julie Menghini says

      September 14, 2019 at 10:10 pm

      I think it's either corn season or not corn season and I can't get enough of this delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        September 15, 2019 at 9:05 am

        Yes! I like to freeze some to enjoy all year long.

        Reply
    4. Michaela Kenkel says

      September 14, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      Tried this this past week and it turned out perfect!! So excited!!

      Reply
    5. Brandi Burgess says

      September 14, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      Love making things in my instant pot! This is a great recipe!

      Reply
    6. Debi says

      September 13, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      I tried this recipe & it worked perfectly. So easy to follow & the corn was delicious!

      Reply
    7. Julia says

      September 11, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Looks delicious

      Reply

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