I discovered Instant Pot Corn on the Cob\u00a0a few summers ago. I was cooking at home when I realized every cooking space was taken and I didn\u2019t know where I was going to cook the corn. We had our family over and lot of food was being prepared and I needed that corn to go somewhere! Luckily, I knew my Instant Pot had saved the day before- so I put it to use.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need to spend time standing over a large pot of boiling water trying to cook your corn on the cob- try it in the instant pot! It is done in just a few minutes and the results are consistent every time.<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nPressure cooker corn on the cob is truly the easiest way to cook corn. No boiling water, no microwaving, no wrapping in foil and trying to figure out when they are \u201cdone\u201d on the grill. Place some water in your Instant Pot, set it for two minutes and it is done!<\/p>\n
Why We Love Corn on the Cob in the Instant Pot<\/h2>\n\n- Instant pot does all the work<\/strong>: Once you learn to pressure cook corn on the cob you\u2019ll never want to do it any other way. Simply place the corn and water and it is done in just a few minutes!<\/li>\n
- Consistent results every time: <\/strong>I used to love grilling corn but depending on the grill temperature, corn temperature and what else was on the grill the time varied so much- it was hard to plan around when the corn would be done. The pressure cooker ensures that the corn is cooked perfectly every time. <\/li>\n
- Frees up room for other cooking: <\/strong>your microwave, grill or stove are now free for other use while your Instant Pot does the cooking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Pair the corn with a slice of sourdough bread <\/a>slathered in butter and smoked brisket<\/a>. <\/p>\n![\"corn](\"https:\/\/thefeatherednester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Instant-Pot-Corn-on-the-Cob-11.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nIngredients and Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n- Corn on the cob: 5-6 ears of fresh corn, husks removed<\/li>\n
- Water<\/li>\n
- Butter and salt (optional, add after corn is cooked)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/figure>\nEquipment <\/h2>\n\n- Instant Pot or a pressure cooker<\/li>\n
- Trivet (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Instant Pot (Step by Step)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- If using, place your trivet inside of your Instant Pot. Pour 1 cup of water in the pot. <\/li>\n
- Stack the corn in criss cross layers going around the pot. Seal the lid and set valve to \u201csealing\u201d<\/li>\n
- Set pressure cooker to high for 2 minutes. After the beep, carefully turn the valve to <\/strong>venting for a\u00a0quick release. Keep face and hands away from the steam.<\/li>\n
- When all pressure is released (the pin will drop) you can carefully open the lid and remove the corn immediately. <\/li>\n
- Serve with salt and butter or your preferred toppings. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfaf TFN Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\nRemove husks prior to cooking. If you cook with husks on, the steam gets trapped in the husks and it is hot (ouch!) and uncomfortable to peel. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Recipe FAQs<\/h2>\n\nWhat is the instant pot corn on the cob time?<\/strong> <\/p>\nThe biggest question we get is how long to cook corn on the cob in instant pot and although you only cook for 2 minutes at high pressure that time does not include the time it takes to come to pressure (which can be a few minutes). <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Do I need to remove the husks and silk first?<\/strong> <\/p>\nYes, pull off the husks and rub away as much silk as you can before cooking. It\u2019s much easier to do this before cooking than after.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Do I need a trivet or steamer basket?<\/strong> <\/p>\nYes, this keeps the corn out of the water so it steams instead of boils. If you don\u2019t have a trivet or steamer basket be sure to stagger the corn when stacking to allow the steam through. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Can I cook frozen corn on the cob?<\/strong> <\/p>\nYes. Add two to three extra minutes to the cook time since it\u2019s starting frozen.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"corn](\"https:\/\/thefeatherednester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/corn-on-the-cob-HORIZONTAL--1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nOther Instant Pot Recipes to Consider<\/h2>\nIf you tried this instant pot corn on the cob recipe<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0or any other recipe on my website, please leave a \ud83c\udf1f\u00a0star rating<\/strong>\u00a0and let me know how it went in the \ud83d\udcdd\u00a0comments<\/strong>\u00a0below. Thanks for visiting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"corn](\"https:\/\/thefeatherednester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/corn-on-the-cob-SQUARE-300x300.jpg\")
<\/div>\n<\/div>\nInstant Pot Corn on the Cob\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Pair the corn with a slice of sourdough bread <\/a>slathered in butter and smoked brisket<\/a>. <\/p>\n \ud83c\udfaf TFN Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n Remove husks prior to cooking. If you cook with husks on, the steam gets trapped in the husks and it is hot (ouch!) and uncomfortable to peel. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The biggest question we get is how long to cook corn on the cob in instant pot and although you only cook for 2 minutes at high pressure that time does not include the time it takes to come to pressure (which can be a few minutes). <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Yes, pull off the husks and rub away as much silk as you can before cooking. It\u2019s much easier to do this before cooking than after.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Yes, this keeps the corn out of the water so it steams instead of boils. If you don\u2019t have a trivet or steamer basket be sure to stagger the corn when stacking to allow the steam through. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Yes. Add two to three extra minutes to the cook time since it\u2019s starting frozen.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you tried this instant pot corn on the cob recipe<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0or any other recipe on my website, please leave a \ud83c\udf1f\u00a0star rating<\/strong>\u00a0and let me know how it went in the \ud83d\udcdd\u00a0comments<\/strong>\u00a0below. Thanks for visiting!<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nIngredients and Substitutions<\/h2>\n
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How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Instant Pot (Step by Step)<\/h2>\n
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Recipe FAQs<\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\nOther Instant Pot Recipes to Consider<\/h2>\n
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