Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob with butter is tender, juicy and perfectly cooked every time! This easy pressure cooker side dish is perfect for summer!

Chowing down on a sweet, juicy ear of corn that’s slathered with butter and seasoned with a touch of salt is pure heaven! Corn on the cob is seriously one of my favorite summer Instant Pot recipes, and it’s so dang easy to make!

There are so many ways to cook corn on the cob, and over the years, I think I’ve tried them all. My family loves foil grilled corn on the cob, but when it’s 120 degrees out, it’s not that practical!

If grilling corn isn’t an option, I like to boil the corn in a big pot of salted water with a stick of butter added. It’s so good, but it’s even easier to make in the Instant Pot!

How to Steam Corn in the Instant Pot

Making corn on the cob in the Instant Pot is so easy. It’s definitely the easiest method of cooking corn I’ve ever used! And, it doesn’t heat up your kitchen or make a mess all over your stove.

All you do is remove the husks and place your clean ears of corn on the trivet in your Instant Pot. I used my 6-quart electric pressure cooker, so I added a cup of water, as well. For an 8 quart or larger, use the recommended amount of water.

And because butter makes everything better, I added a few pats of butter on the corn.

How Long to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Pressure Cooker?

How long you cook the corn in the Instant Pot depends upon how soft you like it. 3 minutes was too soft for us, but 2 minutes was perfect!

The corn was still slightly firm, but definitely juicy and soft enough to easily bite and chew.

When the corn was done, I placed the ears on a large platter and poured the butter water all over. This is an optional step, but it adds extra flavor. I do this when I boil the corn, too!

You can add more butter and a little salt before you chow down. Mmm. So good! This would be a delicious side to serve with Instant Pot Hamburgers! If you want to take your corn to the next level, try making Mexican Street Corn!

More Instant Pot Side Dish Recipes

• Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
• Instant Pot Orange Ginger Carrots
• Instant Pot Potato Salad
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Easy Instant Pot Potatoes

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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob Recipe

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Dee

Tender, juicy Instant Pot corn on the cob with butter is quick and easy to make in the electric pressure cooker and makes a perfect summer side dish!

5 from 4 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 2 mins

minutes to pressurize 15 mins

Total Time 22 mins

Course side

Cuisine American

Servings 5

Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  

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• 5 medium corn on the cob ears, husks removed and rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

 

• Place the trivet in the Instant Pot, and add the water
• Place the corn on the trivet, and add the butter on top of the corn
• Cover, turn valve to sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 2 minutes
• When pot beeps, and cook time is over, turn valve to venting position for a quick release
• When pin drops, open lid, and remove corn to a large platter. Top with melted butter, if desired, and serve immediately

Notes

Recipe made in the 6 quart Instant Pot. For an 8 quart or larger, use recommended amount of water.

You can use as many ears as will fit in your pressure cooker without changing time or amount of water.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal

Keyword Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

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Recipe originally published in 2018 and updated in 2020.

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