Quick and easy Instant Pot corn on the cob recipe! This pressure cooker corn on the cob is super fast and comes out perfectly every time.
Hi, Rhubarbarians! I'm back with yet another fantastic Instant Pot side dish: corn on the cob! You guys, this is a GAME CHANGER. Just set that IP for 2 minutes (yep, 2) and your corn is done. Is your head exploding?
Corn on the cob is something that I love eating in the summer. I like to eat the kernels freshly cut from the cob, I like it grilled, boiled, and even steamed. It's just the perfect summer side dish or salad addition.
After becoming obsessed with Instant Pot baked potatoes and Instant Pot steamed artichokes, I KNEW pressure cooked corn on the cob would be fantastic. And it totally is! There's no need to turn on the stove top in the summer heat and the corn cooks super quickly! Huzzah!
Perfectly steamed corn on the cob
The Instant Pot or pressure cooker really is the best tool for steaming corn. Pressure cooker corn on the cob comes out perfectly steamed every time.
- You can load it up with as many ears of corn as you can fit and they will all cook evenly.
- There's no need to turn on the stove top in the summer heat. Or stand over a pot of boiling water.
- You can have perfect corn on the cob in only 12 minutes from start to finish. That's way quicker than it would take on the stove top.
Get creative with your corn on the cob toppings!
- Mexican corn on the cob from Healing Tomato
- Chili lime butter corn on the cob from EatWell101
- Curry corn with mango chutney butter from The Endless Meal
How to make corn on the cob in the Instant Pot
It's so easy to make this, I almost didn't post it as a recipe.
- Shuck your corn and if they are too long for the IP then cut them in half.
- Pour a cup of water into the IP and insert your trivet.
- Top with as many corn as you'd like, but don't go over the max fill line.
- Close the lid and move the steam valve to sealing. Set the IP to pressure cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, manually release the pressure. Open the lid and remove the corn with tongs.
Have you tried our 20-minute Instant Pot spaghetti squash?
Can I use frozen corn?
Absolutely! You can make Instant Pot corn on the cob with frozen corn. Just cook for 1 minute longer, so set it for 3 minutes at high pressure rather than 2.
Can I leave the husks on?
Yep! You totally can make Instant Pot corn on the cob with the husks. Just cook for 1 minute longer, so set it for 3 minutes at high pressure rather than 2.
Instant Pot corn on the cob recipe
Recipe
Instant Pot corn on the cob
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked.*
- 1 cup water
- optional toppings: butter, salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pour the 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Place the trivet insert or steamer basket insert into the pot.
- Stack your corn inside the pot.
- Close the lid and set the steam valve to sealing. Select "pressure cook" at regular high pressure for 2 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, manually release the pressure by moving the steam valve to venting. Hot steam will come out. When the float valve goes down, open the lid and remove the corn with tongs.
- Serve with butter, salt and pepper, and your favorite corn on the cob toppings. (optional)
Notes
Nutrition
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Enjoy all that summer corn! 
Trish
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Debra
Such a great idea when you have lots of corn to make. I always have a tough time when cooking corn for a crowd because they don't all cook at the same rate. Can't wait to try this over the 4th.
Dana
I sooooo can't wait to try this! Corn on the cobb is one of my most favorite summer foods. I never thought to do it up in the IP. Yet another fun thing to try in that gadget!
Carmy
I'm shamelessly obsessed with using my IP for making corn. It is so easy and I love that I don't have to turn on my stove! Plus it is waaaay faster and doesn't require me having to keep a watchful eye on it!
Sean@Diversivore
I usually grill or boil corn on the cob, but given how much my kids love this stuff and how quick it is to do, you can bet I'm going to be using this technique. Thanks for sharing!
Marisa F. Stewart
Corn season is here and this recipe comes at the perfect time. I checked out some of your other flavors and boy we'd like all of them. An Instant Pot certainly makes corn on the cob easy. I hate overcooked corn - you know the kind that takes all the flavor out of the kernals and they end up dimpled. I'm making this tomorrow night.
Jenni LeBaron
I've never thought to add corn cobs to the pressure cooker. How quick, easy, and brilliant! This will come in handy for easy sides this summer!
Tina
I never thought to make corn on the cob in a pressure cooker. This makes so much sense. I bet it turns out lovely. Thanks for the extra info on toppings. Saving this for later.
Leah
I love how easy this corn recipe sounds. I love corn on the cob, but I hate heating up the water and heating up the house while I do so. This is such a great alternative in the Instant Pot! Thanks for the great inspiration!
Sandra Shaffer
Nothing like tender and perfectly cooked fresh corn on the cob! Using an IP is a game changer when entertaining. So simple, and so nice that you can use frozen corn too. I'll be enjoying corn on the cob all year long!
Gloria
With corn season right around the corner, this is perfect timing. We love corn on the cobb. My grandchildren always ask for corn on the cobb. Always a hit at bbq parties during the summer months too.