You’ll never make corn another way after you make this Instant Pot Corn on the cob! You can make it with the husk on or off. Every time the result is tender, juicy pieces of corn on the cob.

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Portrait image showing cooked corn on the cob that is slightly stacked.

If it’s summer you can bet we’re cooking fresh corn on the cob because, friends, there is nothing better. It’s a super easy side dish, you don’t need a lot to dress it up, and it just tastes like summer!

Instant Pot corn on the cob is the easiest way to cook it, too. Before I had a pressure cooker, I’d boil corn on the stove but the IP is so much faster. No waiting for the water to boil and no heating up the kitchen on a hot summer day.

We cook corn on the cob for all our summer cookouts – add some macaroni salad, beef skewers, and homemade ice cream for dessert and I’m a happy girl!

This is just another great way to use your Instant Pot! I can’t wait to show you how easy it is to cook some summer corn in it.

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How to Cook Corn in an Instant Pot

How many ears of corn you can cook at one time will depend on the size of your pressure cooker.

You can stack them on top of each other. We recommend cutting the ends off the ears so you can fit more. Or, you may need to cut the ears in half to make them fit.

You will also need water to cook the corn. A 6 quart Instant Pot will need 1 1/2 cups of water. For a large 8 to 10-quart IP you will need 2 cups of water. If you are using a smaller 3-quart one you can reduce the amount of water to 1 cups.

You can cook the corn in their husks or cook them without the husks – it’s up to you! I am sharing instructions for both versions.

Overhead image of corn on the cob in husks and a cup of water.

Place the ears of corn in the pot on top of the trivet that came with your Instant Pot. It’s okay to stack in two rows. Secure the lid and close the steam vent.

For shucked corn: Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button and select 2 minutes cook time.
For corn with husks: Press the Pressure Cook/Manual Setting button and select 3 to 4 minutes of cooking time.

Tongs lifting a piece of corn on the cob with husk on out of Instant Pot.

Hands husking corn on the cob after it's been cooked.

Once the timer goes off, carefully open the steam valve to do a quick release (use a towel to cover it – the steam is very hot!). Once the pin drops, carefully open the lid and remove the corn.

If you left the husks on be careful removing them as the corn will be very hot!

Can I Use Frozen Corn?

Yes, you can cook frozen corn in you Instant Pot! I usually do when corn is not in season.

You will need to cook it for the same amount of time as fresh corn with husks – about three to four minutes.

How to Serve Corn on the Cob

Well, you can just gobble it up as it is – when it’s summer fresh it doesn’t need anything but salt, pepper, and butter! But, here are some other ways to dress it up:

Slather on the butter and sprinkle some chili or taco seasoning on your corn for a little kick of heat!
Butter, fresh herbs like chopped parsley or chives and salt is so delicious.
You can also sprinkle grated cheese over your corn! Just coat it in butter and sprinkle grated Parmesan, Romano, or Asiago cheese for an Italian twist. Or, sprinkle queso fresco, a Mexican-style cheese, over it.
Mayonnaise is another popular way to dress up your corn – use it instead of butter and sprinkle on seasoning and some cheese, too.

You can also cut the kernels off the cob and use it in these delicious recipes:

Are you ready to fire up the IP and make this easy corn on the cob? Once you try it you won’t want to cook it any other way – it’s just too fast and easy!

Piece of corn on the cob on a wood cutting board.

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