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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob is the fastest and easiest way to get juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked corn in just 10 minutes. This foolproof method eliminates boiling water and delivers consistently delicious results for any meal.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup cold water

1 to 8 ears of corn (shucked)

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup water into Instant Pot and place trivet inside.
  2. Add shucked corn (snap in half if too long to fit).
  3. Close lid, set valve to Sealing, and select Pressure Cook (High) for 2 minutes.
  4. When done, quick release by turning valve to Venting.
  5. Once pin drops, open lid and serve corn hot with butter and salt.
  6. Keep warm: Leave in Instant Pot on Keep Warm setting until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Mexican Street Corn: Slather with mayo, sprinkle with cotija, chili powder, and lime juice.
  • Herb Butter: Mix butter with garlic, parsley, or chives.
  • Parmesan: Top hot corn with grated Parmesan.
  • Sweet & Spicy: Brush with honey and cayenne.
  • Lemon Pepper: Add lemon juice and cracked pepper for brightness.
  • Storage: Refrigerate 5 days, freeze kernels up to 1 year.
  • Reheat: Microwave for 1 ear, Instant Pot or oven for multiple ears.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Vegetable
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ear corn
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg