Foil Grilled Corn on the Cob is a quick and easy summer side dish that is tender, sweet, juicy and goes well with t anything else you cook on the grill. You'll love the easy clean-up, too!
One of the best things about summer is that fresh sweet corn is in season. I don't think I could ever pick a favorite food, other than chocolate, but grilled corn on the cob with plenty of melted butter is definitely high on the list!
My other summer favorites are probably fresh peach crisp, lemon blueberry muffins and classic zucchini bread.
As soon as fresh corn starts popping up in the stores (no pun intended), I start buying it. In fact, we probably make corn on the cob at least once a week. Of course, buying corn from the farmers market is better, and getting it straight from the farm is the absolute best, right?! We don't get out to the farms that often, but whenever I get the chance, I take it.
Growing up, we always had boiled corn on the cob, and I make it this way when it's too hot outside to grill. But a few years ago, I saw a recipe for grilled corn on the cob wrapped in foil on TV, and after trying it, we were all hooked! I even got my parents to start making it this way, and that almost never happens!
There are many ways to grill corn, and you can mix up the seasonings whenever you want. This is my go-to recipe for grilled corn because it's so simple and turns out perfect every time. You only need a few things to make this easy grilled corn in aluminum foil:
- Fresh corn on the cob
- A grill (we use a gas grill)
- Heavy duty aluminum foil
- Butter and a few seasonings
I just tear off a few large pieces of foil, and stack them in a small pile. Then, I put an ear of corn in the middle of the foil, rub some butter over it, season it and put the rest of the pat of butter on top of the corn.
I make a tent with the foil by folding the ends together but leaving a gab between the corn and the top of the foil tent. When you roll the sides of the foil up, make sure there's a little gap there too. It just allows for better air circulation when the corn is cooking.
The Hubs puts the corn on the top rack of the grill and grills whatever meat we're having on the bottom. We usually make tequila lime chicken tenders or chicken breasts, using the same marinade. He flips the corn packets a couple of times on each side so that they grill evenly, and the whole process takes just 15 minutes! Easy, peasy!
You can open the foil to check if the corn is done -- the kernels will be soft but not mushy. It might even be charred brown in a few spots, but personally, I like it this way!
You won't even need to add any extra butter over the grilled corn, but hey -- no judging if you want to!
If you can't or don't want to grill corn on the cob, try this easy Instant Pot Corn on the Cob recipe!
How to Make Foil Grilled Corn on the Cob
Foil Grilled Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 5 ears corn on the cob
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place one ear of corn at a time on a large sheet s of heavy duty aluminum foil
- Rub part of 1 tablespoon of butter over each ear of corn
- Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, salt and pepper
- Place the remaining butter on top of corn, and loosely wrap foil around corn so that there is space between the foil and corn, making sure ends are tightly closed
- Arrange corn on top rack of gas grill, over medium heat, with the folded sides up. Close grill, and and cook for 5 minutes, then turn on the side and cook for another 5 minutes, then cook on the other side and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Carefully open packets -- the steam is hot -- place on a platter and serve
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I hope you enjoy this easy recipe for foil grilled corn on the cob as much as we do! Sharing this recipe at Weekend Potluck.
Happy Summer!
Joshua says
This is such a great recipe! It’s super flavorful and easy—I love it!
Brittany says
Great corn recipe! I’m always looking for quick summer dishes, and this one was perfect for a pool night!
Dee says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Brittany. Thanks a bunch!
Kevin says
Making this again! Love how simple it is and when you are grilling already no need to heat up the house and nothing extra to clean!
Ann says
Such a classic dish! The flavors here are excellent!
Tony says
Love this method of cooking corn, and it looks so bright and delicious! Buttered corn is seriously the best.
Felipa says
Delicious! We love corn on the grill. Thanks for this!
Dandre says
This was the first time I barbecued corn on the cob and it was the best. I left out the cheese but the corn was great. Try this and you'll never boil corn on the cob again!
Angela says
Oh my gosh this looks amazing! I’m pinning it so we can try it at our weekly family BBQ! YUM!
kat says
The food was delicious! thanks for the recipe.
Lesslie says
We love this recipe but, but really prefer a similar method that also gives you moist, tender corn: Soak ears of corn (in the husks) in water for at least 30 minutes. Arrange on hot grill. Dip an old bath towel in water, wring it out until it no longer drips. Place over the corn. Close grill top. (The towel won't burn). Let the corn cook 15-20 minutes.
Dee says
That's interesting, Lesslie. Thanks for sharing!
Lisa T. says
This was AMAZING! Love that little extra hint of flavour the garlic powder gave it.
But I think I used too much butter (is there such a thing??) and my seasonings fell off. But I just added S&P after unwrapping it.
The corn was SOOO tender - I think the extra space in the foil pack is the secret!
Dee says
So happy you liked the corn, Lisa! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Ellen says
Recipe would have been better if you included photo of what the foil pouches look like. That part of the recipe was the most difficult to understand - close ends, make sure the ends are up, open spaces in the ends and on top, flip the "open packets" (How does that work?) ???? Everything else is nothing new as far as corn preparation goes.
Dee says
There is a picture of the foil packets on the grill. I would be happy to take more step by step pictures to make it easier for you to understand, but in the meantime, the video also shows how to form the packets and place them on the grill.
Tyler says
Thank you. My family loved the corn!
Dee says
That's awesome, Tyler! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Miz Helen says
There is really nothing better than a great corn on the cob in the summer! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Sandi G says
This is perfect for the 4th of July cookouts. I will need to buy extra because my son will devour it.
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
This is how we cook corn too! This looks great!
Dee says
Thanks so much, Des. Great minds think alike! 🙂
Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says
This corn looks absolutely perfect!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
I need to try this method on making corn on the cob! It looks amazing!
Michelle says
I can't wait for summer corn! We don't grill it often enough...I'll have to try your tips with the foil this season!
Dee says
We sometimes boil it, but I love it this way best of all!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
What a time saver! I love that you don't have to worry about boiling the corn. I love that you grill this at the same time as the rest! Perfect!
Dee says
It's a huge time saver and sooo delicious!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
Such an easy and delicious way to make corn in the summer! I cannot wait to try this!
Dee says
Thanks, Erin. I hope you like it as much as we do! 🙂