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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob + Video!

April 3, 2016 By Jill Selkowitz / 70 Comments Updated September 3, 2021 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob
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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob with a flavor bomb! Best corn for 4th of July. The longer it sits in the buttery, milky, yummy goodness, the better!

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob cannot be simpler than cooking it in a Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker  and it only takes a few minutes.

 No longer do you have to stand over a stove, waiting for water to boil.

Just pop these babies into your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker and in a few minutes, you have nice and hot buttery Corn on the Cob.

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

After one bite of my Pressure Cooker Corn on the cob, you will never go back to plain corn on the cob again!

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  • Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
  • Will Milk Curdle for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob?
  • Can the Recipe be Doubled?
  • Instant Pot Corn on the Cob on a Trivet
  • Can Frozen Corn Be Used for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob.
  • Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

  • Corn
  • Butter
  • Heavy Cream, Half & Half or Milk
  • Sugar
  • Salt

The corn will bathe in the flavored liquid and the longer you let it sit in all the deliciousness, the better!

For an incredible treat to your mouth, you have got to try my Mexican Corn on the Cob Street Food (Elote) recipe which is made on the charcoal grill. Additionally, if you want to use your air fryer, oven or Mealthy Crisplid (this accessory turns your Instant Pot into an air fryer!!!!!), try this Elote, Corn on the Cob recipe instead.

Butter, Sugar, Cream and Salt are added to pressure cooker cooking pot

Butter, Sugar, Cream and Salt

Since we are using Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker, the corn will only cook for a very short amount of time. 

Will Milk Curdle for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob?

  • No, not really.
  • Try using whole milk or heavy cream for a richer flavor.
  • The gunk you may see is the mil fat separating. It is not curdled!

Summer is the best time of the year for corn. Try my Fresh and Simple Corn Salsa Recipe and bring it to your next gathering.

Corn is Added to the Liquid in Cooking Pot

Corn is Added to the Liquid in Cooking Pot

During the winter, Pressure Cooker Vegetarian Corn Chowder Soup is delicious and can be made with fresh or frozen ears of corn.

Can the Recipe be Doubled?

  • Yes, You can add as much or as little corn as you like.
  • The corn does not necessarily need to sit in the liquid.
  • After cooking, just rotate the corn around, so that all the corn gets to soak in the liquid gold.

You can add as much corn that will comfortably fit in the pot. Standing them up may help if you want to cook a lot.

Add Corn Back to the Pot After Straining Out Milkfat

Add Corn Back to the Pot After Straining Out Milkfat

There is a way to avoid the gunk/milkfat from sticking to the corn.

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob on a Trivet

  • If you are concerned about the milkfat separating, you can put the corn on top of a trivet rather then in the liquid.
  • After cooking, remove the trivet and then just strain the pieces of milkfat from the liquid and pour it back into the pot with the corn.

Those who want to enjoy the corn soaked in the flavor bomb liquid can. Those who want plain corn can grab their piece before the corn goes into the liquid.

Spoon Butter Liquid Over Corn to Serve

Spoon Butter Liquid Over Corn to Serve

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob made in this delicious liquid is a thing of beauty. 

Let the corn stay warm in the pot until you are ready to serve. Rotate the corn or give the pot a shake every once in a while. You want to make sure all the ears get a nice liquid gold bath.

Be prepared for some juicy corn with this flavor infusion!!!!!

Watch the video below as I walk you through every step and detail of this recipe. I’ve given you a ton of information above, but sometimes a live visual of the process helps so you can follow along. I have my own cooking show on my YouTube Channel, , so be sure to check it out and subscribe!


Watch the video and then scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe card.

Pressure Cooker Carolina BBQ Spare Ribs

Pressure Cooker Carolina BBQ Spare Ribs

Of course, you can always just cook plain corn on the cob with just water.

But, that would be boring.

Can Frozen Corn Be Used for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob.

Yes, you can have corn on the cob with my flavor bomb all year long.

When using frozen corn on the cob, you won’t need to add any water to the cooking pot.

The ice that melts from the frozen corn is enough.

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Serve with Pressure Cooker BBQ Pork Spare Ribs, Pressure Cooker Holiday Baked Beans and Pressure Cooker Summer Picnic Potato Salad.

More Instant Summer Picnic Recipes to Make:

  • Instant Pot Best Macaroni Salad Recipe
  • Instant Pot Shave Ice Syrup + Video
  • Creamy Grapes Salad
  • Pressure Cooker Red White and Blue Cheesecake Singles

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute minute
Pressure Release: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

Fancy Method

  • 4 Ears Corn on the Cob fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or Half & Half, Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon White Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt

Plain Jane Corn on the Cob

  • 4 Ears Corn on the Cob (or more)
  • 1 cup Water
US Customary - Metric

Recommended Products

Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
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Stainless Steel Trivet Set
Stainless Steel Trivet Set

Instructions

  • Add corn, water, cream or milk, sugar, salt and butter to Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
  • Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve.  Cook on low pressure for 2 minutes or high pressure for 1 minute.
  • When beep sounds, wait at least 10 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure. 
  • The corn can sit in the liquid until ready to serve.

To Avoid Gunk/Milkfat on Corn

  • Add corn, water, cream or milk, sugar, salt and butter to Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
  • Place a trivet into cooking pot. Place corn on top of trivet.
  • Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve.  Cook on low pressure for 2 minutes or high pressure for 1 minute.
  • When beep sounds, wait at least 10 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure. 
  • Open lid and remove corn to a plate. You can also and serve the corn plain if someone does not want the corn in the butter liquid.
  • Use a strainer and strain out the milkfat or gunk. It's just the fat separating from the milk. The milk is not curdled.
  • Pour the liquid back into the cooking pot and place the corn into the pot and allow it to soak up the liquid gold until ready to serve

Plain Corn on the Cob

  • Add 1 cup water to cooking pot.
  • Place trivet into pot. Place corn on top of trivet.
  • Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve.  Cook on low pressure for 2 minutes or high pressure for 1 minute.
  • When beep sounds, wait at least 10 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure. 

Video

Notes

The longer the corn sits in the pot with the buttery goodness, the better it becomes. If you can make this early in the day and let it sit until dinner, you will have the best corn ever!
If some people want plain corn and others want corn with the flavor bomb, place a trivet above the corn in the flavor bomb liquid and then place corn on top. You can then serve plain corn to whomever wants it plain and then serve corn in the liquid gold to whomever likes the buttery goodness.
If using frozen corn on the trivet with liquid gold below, do NOT add water to the butter mixture.
Frozen corn can be used for this recipe. If using frozen corn in the flavor bomb liquid, do NOT add any water, just the other ingredients.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 61mg3%
Potassium 486mg14%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 589IU12%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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