Quick Microwave Corn on the Cob – Cooks in 5 Minutes!

Easy Microwave Corn & Husking Hack

yield: 2 SERVINGS

prep time: 2 MINUTES

cook time: 4 MINUTES

total time: 6 MINUTES

Ingredients

Directions

1

Cut ends off of corn making sure to cut inside where the husk would be attached.

2

Then place them inside the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel.

3

Microwave for 3-4 minutes (cooking times will vary).

Estimate on microwave times:

1 ear - 2 minutes
2 ears - 3 to 4 minutes
3 ears - 5 to 6 minutes
4 ears - 7 to 8 minutes

4

Let cool a bit and easily peel off the husk. If you want to rinse it off and clean, you can do that at this point as well. Serve with salt and butter. Enjoy!

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Wondering how long to microwave corn on the cob? Here’s how…

woman pulling back corn husk

Love fresh corn on the cob, but hate the prep work? Warm buttery corn is one of my very favorite side dishes to make at home, especially in the summer when it’s so sweet and super inexpensive. There are so many ways to prepare it, and serving corn is great for just my family, or any outdoor gathering with friends.

woman holding fresh corn on the cob

Sometimes removing the husk and silk from corn can be a messy task, right?

All the little annoying hairs go everywhere around the trash can or sink, and it’s kind of a pain to clean up afterward. I used to find myself even spending more money on the packs of corn that already came without the husk at the store just for the added convenience. Not anymore…

Watch the video below to check out the simple method I use to husk and cook corn on the cob in under 5 minutes –


fresh corn with husk on

Learning how to cook corn in the microwave = no more hassle!

Make preparing and cooking fresh summer corn on the cob a breeze with this easy and super fast trick of cooking/husking that takes just a few minutes using the microwave.

cutting ends of corn for microwaving

Try cutting off the top and bottom portions and microwave the corn without the husk!

Our first instinct when coming home with fresh corn is to start ripping the corn husk open and peeling from the top, leaving remnants of silk everywhere. Instead, try cutting the ends of the corn off first, and then cook the corn. Once cooked, the husk will slide off so much easier and cleaner.

corn with bottom and top husk cut off

placing ears of corn in microwave

husking corn in microwave


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Easy Microwave Corn & Husking Hack

yield: 2 SERVINGS

prep time: 2 MINUTES

cook time: 4 MINUTES

total time: 6 MINUTES

Learn how to microwave ears of corn and husk with ease!

Ingredients

Directions

1

Cut ends off of corn making sure to cut inside where the husk would be attached.

2

Then place them inside the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel.

3

Microwave for 3-4 minutes (cooking times will vary).

Estimate on microwave times:

1 ear - 2 minutes
2 ears - 3 to 4 minutes
3 ears - 5 to 6 minutes
4 ears - 7 to 8 minutes

4

Let cool a bit and easily peel off the husk. If you want to rinse it off and clean, you can do that at this point as well. Serve with salt and butter. Enjoy!

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melting butter on corn

This method is so easy and works great!

This is a great tip if you need a quick side dish at dinnertime, and you really can’t go wrong with a buttery ear of corn. 😋

instant pot corn

You can also easily cook corn on the cob using the Instant Pot!

I enjoy this method too, as it comes out tasty and it’s so easy to do! Place the corn on the trivet and pour in a cup of water. Seal lid and set cook time for 3 minutes on high (manual). Do a quick release afterward, peel off the husk, and enjoy!

eating corn in the kitchen

Do you have any kitchen tips for cooking corn that work for you? Share with us your favorite way to prepare fresh corn on the cob in the comments! 


You have to try grilling this Mexican corn recipe!


About the writer:

Lina has a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University with 11 years of blogging and photography experience having work featured in Today.com, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV.


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Comments 4

  1. sp

    Do you peel from the top or the bottom????

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Once you cut the ends off, you should be able to peel from either end. Hope this helps! ❤️

  2. Joanne Kneller Spence

    How would you adjust these tips for corn cobs that are already husked like those you buy Aldi?

    • Lina

      I personally just wrap them in a wet paper towel the same way and microwave. Easy!

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