Instant Pot corn on the cob is the fastest and most efficient way to cook your corn! Perfectly juicy and tender, it cooks up in 2 minutes flat, saving you so much time and effort!
The Instant Pot is ideal for cooking up veggie side dishes - from Instant Pot brussels sprouts, to Instant Pot carrots, and this Instant Pot corn on the cob!
If you haven't been cooking your corn in the Instant Pot, your life is about to be changed with this quick and simple method! Your corn will be fully cooked before a pot of water would even boil on the stove - no more babysitting a boiling pot of water.
Best of all, this Instant Pot corn on the cob is the perfect side dish for your next BBQ, picnic, or even for your next camping trip!
reasons you'll love this recipe
- you corn can be cooked through before a pot of water can even come to a boil
- the corn is perfectly cooked through and juicy each time!
- it tastes just as delicious as boiled corn on the cob
Step by step directions
Prepare
Pour 1 cup of water in the base of a 6 quart Instant Pot (1.5 cups for an 8 quart). Place the trivet over the water, and the shucked corn on the trivet.
Cook
Put the Instant Pot lid on, set the valve to 'sealing' and select 'pressure cook' (or 'manual') for 2 minutes high pressure.
Note: your Instant Pot will take around 10 minutes to come to pressure and 2 minutes to cook, so total time = 12 minutes (approximately).
Release pressure
Carefully release the pressure immediately when the Instant Pot finishes cooking. Serve the corn immediately!
FAQ
As you can see, I fit 5 ears of corn in my 6 quart Instant Pot, but you could probably fit even more in an 8 quart! I would guess you can fit up to 8 in an 8 quart.
Yes you can, but it will never taste quite as good as when it is cooked fresh. Cooked corn can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 10-12 months. Ref
Yes! Pictured is our 6 quart Instant Pot, but you can also make this recipe in an 8-quart model. If using an 8 quart Instant Pot, you'll need to use 1 ½ cups of water.
Yes! You'll want to follow these directions for air fryer corn on the cob.
Storage
- Refrigerate - Cooked corn can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze - store in the freezer for 10-12 months.
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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare - Pour 1 cup of water in the base of a 6 quart Instant Pot (1.5 cups for an 8 quart). Place the trivet over the water, and the shucked corn on the trivet.
- Cook - Put the Instant Pot lid on, set the valve to 'sealing' and select 'pressure cook' (or 'manual') for 2 minutes high pressure.
- Release pressure -Carefully release the pressure immediately when the Instant Pot finishes cooking.
- Serve - serve the corn immediately.
Tips:
- Refrigerate - Cooked corn can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze - store in the freezer for 10-12 months.
Nutrition Information
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Anneleen Viviers says
Wow its sounds amazing >... I also want to know if you van Bake a Hole leg of Lamb in the Instant Pot..
My slow cooker have to be replaced and thats why im thinking of the Instant Pot ... Please let me know what
You think
Anneleen
Denise says
Hi Anneleen! I have never done this and am not sure if it would work. Hopefully if someone has tried and sees your comment, they can answer?