Learn How To Grill Corn On The Cob for guaranteed juicy and flavorful results! Enjoy it as a tasty snack, with grilled meats, and much more!

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Bright And Juicy Grilled Corn On The Cob

I love the simplicity and convenience of cooking corn on the cob in an Instant Pot. However, summer barbeques are not quite the same without grilled corn on the cob. and those mouth-watering charred edges!

You just can’t beat those mouth-watering charred edges and sweet taste. It’s the perfect vegetable side dish for your favorite sandwiches, hot dogs, wraps, Sloppy Joes, hamburgers, and more.

If you’ve never tried to grill corn, don’t worry. I’ll walk you through how to create the perfect char step-by-step. Serve your warm grilled corn on the cob with crumbled feta or Cotija, a creamy sauce, fresh herbs, and lime wedges. No matter what you can’t go wrong!

Uncooked corn on the cob on a white plate with spices, a lime, crumbled cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh coriander on a marble surface.

How To Grill Corn On The Cob

Prepare The Grill

Before we dive into the different ways to grill corn on the cob, the most important first step is to preheat and clean your grill.

Always preheat the grill about 15-20 minutes before cooking. This allows plenty of time for it to come to the correct temperature and kills any bacteria that may be lingering on the surface. When grilling corn, I recommend heating your grill between 350 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once the grill is preheated, clean the grill rack with a long-handled wire grill brush. This makes it easy to remove any dirt and debris from previous grilling sessions. It’s also good practice to scrape the grill once you have finished cooking on it!

Grilled Corn On The Cob In Husks

Prepare the grill: Preheat and clean the grill as directed above.
Remove the silk: Peel back the husks from each ear of corn, leaving them intact at the bottom. Remove as much of the silk as possible, and pull the husks back up. You can either choose to season your cobs at this step. Or, wait to do so once they are grilled.
Soak the ears of corn: Soak the ears of corn in a bowl of cold water for about 10 minutes. The husks will soak up the moisture, which will help prevent them from burning when placed directly on the hot grill. Remove the ears of corn from the water, drain, and pat dry.
Grill: Place each ear of corn with the husks on the hot grill over medium-high heat. Turn the cobs every 5 minutes to ensure that all sides cook. Continue this for a total of 15 minutes which should be enough time to cook the corn properly.
Remove and serve: Remove the grilled cobs from the hot grill. Then, carefully peel off the husks, making sure to not burn your fingers. Season the cobs with your favorite spices, butter, mayo or sour cream, crumbled cheese, and fresh coriander.

Grilled Corn On The Cob Wrapped In Foil

Prepare the grill: Preheat and clean the grill as directed above.
Remove husks and silk: Remove the husks and silk from each ear or corn.
Season: Slather the corn with butter or oil and your choice of favorite seasonings and spices.
Wrap in foil: Wrap each corn on the cob with foil.
Grill: Place each foil-wrapped cob on the hot grill over medium-high heat. Turn the cobs every 5 minutes to ensure that all sides cook. Continue this for a total of 15 minutes which should be enough time to cook the corn properly.
Remove and serve: Remove the grilled cobs from the hot grill and carefully remove the foil, making sure to not burn your fingers. Serve your grilled cobs with a selection of creamy mayo, sour cream, Cotija cheese, fresh coriander, and a lime wedge.

Grilled Corn On The Cob As Is

Prepare the grill: Preheat and clean the grill as directed above. It’s not a bad idea to lightly oil your grill when placing the uncovered cobs directly on the hot surface to avoid any sticking.
Remove husks and silk: Remove the husks and silk from each ear or corn.
Grill: Place each cob directly on the hot grill over medium-high heat. Turn the cobs every 5 minutes to ensure that all sides cook. Continue this for a total of 15 minutes which should be enough time to cook the corn properly.
Remove and serve: Remove the grilled cobs from the hot grill. Season the grilled cobs and serve them with a selection of creamy mayo, sour cream, Cotija cheese, fresh coriander, and a lime wedge.

Grilled corn on the cob in a pan, cut into smaller pieces.

How To Grill Corn On The Cob

Learn how to grill corn on the cob for guaranteed juicy and flavorful results! Enjoy it as a tasty snack, with grilled meats, and much more!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Equipment

1 grill

Ingredients

▢ Corn cobs

Instructions

Grilled Corn On The Cob In Husks

Preheat and clean the grill.
Peel back the husks from each ear of corn, leaving them intact at the bottom. Remove as much of the silk as possible and pull the husks back up. You can either choose to season your cobs at this step or wait to do so once they are grilled.
Soak the ears of corn in a bowl of cold water for about 10 minutes. The husks will soak up the moisture which will help prevent them from burning when placed directly on the hot grill. Remove the ears of corn from the water, drain, and pat dry.
Place each ear of corn with the husks on the hot grill over medium-high heat. Turn the cobs every 5 minutes to ensure that all sides cook. Continue this for a total of 15 minutes which should be enough time to cook the corn properly.
Remove the grilled cobs from the hot grill and carefully peel off the husks, making sure to not burn your fingers. Season the cobs with your favorite spices, butter, mayo or sour cream, crumbled cheese, and fresh coriander.

Grilled Corn On The Cob Wrapped In Foil

Preheat and clean the grill.
Remove the husks and silk from each ear or corn.
Slather the corn with butter or oil and your choice of favorite seasonings and spices.
Wrap each corn on the cob with foil.
Place each foil-wrapped cob on the hot grill over medium-high heat. Turn the cobs every 5 minutes to ensure that all sides cook. Continue this for a total of 15 minutes which should be enough time to cook the corn properly.
Remove the grilled cobs from the hot grill and carefully remove the foil, making sure to not burn your fingers. Serve your grilled cobs with a selection of creamy mayo, sour cream, Cotija cheese, fresh coriander, and a lime wedge.

Grilled Corn On The Cob As Is

Preheat and clean the grill. It's not a bad idea to lightly oil your grill when placing the uncovered cobs directly on the hot surface to avoid any sticking.
Remove the husks and silk from each ear or corn.
Place each cob directly on the hot grill over medium-high heat. Turn the cobs every 5 minutes to ensure that all sides cook. Continue this for a total of 15 minutes which should be enough time to cook the corn properly.
Remove the grilled cobs from the hot grill. Season the grilled cobs and serve them with a selection of creamy mayo, sour cream, Cotija cheese, fresh coriander, and a lime wedge.

Notes

Season your grilled cobs with your favorite seasonings and serve with butter or as you would Mexican corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, coriander, and lime wedges.
The cobs can either be seasoned before grilling or after grilling, depending on your preference. This works best for cobs covered by husks or foil, while it could lead to sticking and burning for cobs placed directly on the hot grill.
Feel free to unwrap your grilled cobs and place them directly on the hot grill for a slightly charred appearance. Be careful that they don’t overcook or burn!

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Tips + Tricks

When fully cooked, your corn will be bright in color. The individual kernels will also be tender if you pierce them with a knife.
It’s possible to overcook corn on the cob, and the corn will appear dry and shrunken in size if you do. To prevent this, avoid leaving your corn on the cob unattended on the grill, and make sure to rotate it every couple of minutes for 10 minutes or so.
Grilling the corn on the cob wrapped in foil or with the husks intact can help to intensify the flavors of the seasoning and butter used and lock in juices. You can remove the foil just before serving to create those desired grill lines and charred effect if you like.

Mexican corn served on a white plate with a lime wedge, additional Mexican corn on a wooden serving spoon, a blue and white kitchen cloth underneath the plate with a metal fork off to the side.

Serving Suggestions

Grilled corn on the cob is the type of vegetable side dish that can pair well with all sorts of meats, such as grilled BBQ chicken, tenders, or kabobs, pork chops, BBQ pork ribs, shrimp, or salmon patties.

Or, enjoy it with options like a classic hamburger, cheeseburger sliders, buffalo chicken sandwich, or buffalo chicken wraps.

You can also use leftover grilled corn on the cob to make side dishes like fresh corn salad, black bean and corn salsa, creamy corn dip, corn pasta, fritters, casseroles pudding, and this Mexican corn dish.

Why You’ll Love Grilling Corn On The Cob:

Grilled corn on the cob is a versatile side dish that can easily be paired with any type of meat or enjoyed as a delicious standalone snack with a slathering of butter, simple seasoning, shredded or crumbled cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Never worry about what to do with leftover grilled corn on the cob. There is an endless supply of recipes that use corn as a key ingredient, including breads and muffins, fresh salads, casseroles, fritters, pudding, and hearty chili.
While you could make Instant Pot corn on the cob, nothing quite beats the satisfaction of learning how to grill corn on the cob yourself, not to mention the grill lines and charred appearance look incredibly appetizing!

How To Store + Freeze

Wrap leftover whole grilled corn on the cob with plastic wrap, and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. If you intend to use the corn in other recipes, go ahead and scrape the corn from the cob. Then, store the kernels in an airtight container in the fridge.

To freeze, wrap individual grilled corn cobs with foil, and place them in an airtight freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 1-2 months. Just keep in mind that freezing grilled corn may alter the taste and texture slightly.

To reheat leftovers, brush each cob with oil or butter. Then, heat them on a grill pan over medium heat. Rotate the cobs every 30 seconds to ensure even heating on all sides.

Grill With Us!

I hope you enjoy grilling your corn on the cob! If you give it a try, please share your experience in the comments below. Don’t forget to tag me on social media @allthingsmamma and use the hashtag #allthingsmamma.