Corn on the Cob in the Instant Pot
Experience the joy of summer with this quick and easy Instant Pot Corn on the Cob recipe. In just three minutes, you’ll have tender, sweet ears of corn that burst with flavor. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues or cozy family gatherings, simply drizzle with butter and sprinkle with salt for a delicious treat any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Shuck the corn, removing all husks and silk. Cut in half if needed to fit into your Instant Pot.
- Pour one cup of water into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
- Place the corn vertically on the steam rack inside the pot.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve away from you.
- Use tongs to remove the corn, let cool briefly, then slather with butter and sprinkle with salt before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg