Discover how to make perfectly tender Instant Pot corn on the cob in just minutes! This pressure cooker method delivers juicy, flavorful corn with minimal effort, ideal for summer barbecues, family dinners, or a quick side dish. Save time and enjoy sweet, buttery corn every time with this foolproof recipe.

Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob is such a quick way to get to enjoy that wonderful taste of summer, corn on the cob!

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Once your pressure cooker comes up to pressure, it only takes minutes for the corn to cook.

Why Use an Instant Pot for Corn on the Cob?

Cooking corn on the cob in an Instant Pot is a game-changer. The pressure cooker locks in flavor, ensures even cooking, and cuts down prep time significantly. Whether you’re preparing a single ear or a dozen, this method is fast, reliable, and mess-free. Plus, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

Benefits of Pressure Cooker Corn:

Speed: Ready in under 10 minutes, including prep and cooking.
Flavor: Retains the corn’s natural sweetness and juiciness.
Ease: No boiling water or babysitting a pot.
Versatility: Works with fresh corn or frozen corn.

Corn on the Cob in a Pressure Cooker

Using a pressure cooker to cook your corn on the cob is so easy…

dump in your water
add your trivet or aluminum foil balls
place your shucked corn on the cob in the cooking pot
secure lid and make sure valve is close
set time for 3 minutes
quick release after cooking has finished

placing corn on the cob in instant pot to cook

I love that the corn on the cob is steamed, not boiled in a pot of water.

Corn on the Cob Compound Butter

Now I’m a huge fan of just butter and salt and pepper on my corn, but this compound butter is also a delicious option.

Compound Butter Ingredients

softened butter
minced garlic
paprika
parsley

This compound butter is super easy to assemble, but you will need at least 1 hour in the freezer to let it firm up.

I find using a hand mixer to cream it all together is the easiest way. Then you just need to place it in wax paper or parchment paper, creating a log and freeze until you’re ready to serve.

Doesn’t that look amazing! This cob recipe gives you delicious sweet corn in just minutes.

Other Sweet Summer Corn Options:

parmesan cheese
spicy seasoning
garlic butter

Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob

Corn on the Cob is prepped so quickly in the pressure cooker. Get that delicious steamed corn in just minutes when you pressure cook them on high pressure!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Total Time 13

Serving Size 6

Equipment

pressure cooker

Ingredients

6 ear of corn shucked and cleaned
2 cups water

Instructions

Add the water to the pressure cooker liner.
Add the trivet or rolled up aluminum foil balls to the base of the pressure cooker.
Add the shucked and cleaned corn on top of the trivet or aluminum foil balls.
Place the pressure cooker lid on and lock into place.
Make sure the pressure cooker valve is sealed.
Set the pressure cooker to manual (high) or steamed vegetable setting for 3 minutes.
Once the pressure cooker finished cooking, do a quick release of the steam. (I use a wooden spoon handle with a pot holder on to make sure that I am safe).
Serve immediately.

Serve with whatever you love on your corn on the cob, but I highly recommend you try this compound butter.

Corn on the Cob Compound Butter

Delicous Compound Butter with garlic, parsley, and paprika.

Prep Time 5

Freeze 1

Total Time 1 5

Ingredients

½ cup butter softened
1 tbsp garlic minced
1 tsp paprika
¼ cup parsley chopped

Instructions

Add ingredients in a bowl.
With a hand mixer, mix together on a low speed until combined.
Take a sheet of parchment paper (or wax paper) and scoop the creamed butter into the center, trying to make it into a long log shape. While rolling up the parchment paper, continue to shape into a log.
Freeze the compound butter for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Slice and serve on HOT corn on the cob.