Inside: You’ve GOT to try this super simple Instant Pot Corn on the Cob recipe! Have hot, fresh pressure cooker corn on the cob ready in less than 5 minutes!
It’s summertime, and in our house that means one irresistible favorite:
Corn on the cob.
This classic side appears at every barbecue, picnic, and casual dinner all season long. For a fast, foolproof version, try Instant Pot corn on the cob—tender, juicy kernels with almost no prep.
One of the best parts? The butter. Melted butter and a pinch of salt take pressure-cooked corn to perfection.
Compared to boiling on the stovetop, the Instant Pot is faster and more consistent. With practically no prep time, you can have perfect corn in minutes.
Serve it alongside burgers, hot dogs, grilled steak, or a simple summer salad. This versatile side complements almost any meal and brightens up backyard gatherings.
The recipe is so quick and easy that it’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute guests. You’ll appreciate how reliably tender the corn turns out every time.
Give this Instant Pot corn on the cob a try at your next cookout—simple, speedy, and crowd-pleasing.
INSTANT POT CORN ON THE COB
- Cook Time: 3 min
- Total Time: 3 min (plus a few minutes to warm the pot and quick release)
Ingredients
- Ears of corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
- 2 cups water
- Butter and salt, for serving
Instructions
- Pour the water into the Instant Pot insert.
- Place the trivet inside the pot and set a steamer basket on top of it.
- Arrange the corn ears in the steamer basket in a single layer or stacked as space allows.
- Close the lid, turn the valve to sealing, and set to Manual/High pressure for 3 minutes.
- When the cooking time ends, perform a quick release to release pressure immediately.
- Carefully open the lid, remove the corn, and brush with melted butter and a sprinkle of salt. Serve hot.
Tip: For larger ears or if you prefer very soft kernels, add one additional minute. For firmer corn, keep to 3 minutes.
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