Microwave Corn on the Cob
Don't have time to wait for water to boil? Not enough daylight left to turn on your grill? Then try this 3-minute, no boil microwave method for corn on the cob. It's a winner!
Servings: 2 ears of corn
Calories: 77kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ears of corn shucked
- 2 paper towels
- Optional for serving: butter, salt, and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wrap shucked ears of corn in moist paper towels, so that they are entirely wrapped.
- Place 1 or 2 ears in your microwave at a time and cook for 3 minutes. Check to make sure it's soft enough to your liking by pricking with a fork. If not, cook for 1 more minute.
- Using a pot holder or towel, remove the hot ears of corn. They will continue to cook a bit if you leave it in the paper towel after you remove it.
- Add butter, salt, and pepper to your preference and enjoy some perfectly done corn on the cob!
Video
Notes
- Can You Microwave Corn with a Husk? Yes. Remove the silk, replace the husk, and microwave for 3-5 minutes. See the article above for more details.
- You can microwave several ears at a time. Just make sure they each have a little space around them.
- How to Grill Corn on the Cob: When cooking a lot of corn at once, try our easy Grilled Corn on the Cob method.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ear of corn | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g