Easy Microwave Corn on the Cob

Name: Easy Microwave Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ears of fresh sweet corn with the husks still on; Butter for serving; Salt to taste

This is the quickest way to get perfectly juicy corn on the cob without boiling a big pot of water.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

1 minute

Cook

6 minutes

Total

7 minutes

Serves

If you struggle with silk getting stuck to your corn, this microwave method will be your new best friend. It steams the corn inside its own husk, which keeps every kernel sweet and tender. Plus, the silk slides right off when you are ready to serve.

My biggest tip for this method is to let the corn sit for a minute or two after it comes out of the microwave. It will be very hot, so handle it carefully with a towel. Once you try this, you will never go back to boiling water again.

🧺 Ingredients

2 ears of fresh sweet corn with the husks still on
Butter for serving
Salt to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the unpeeled corn directly into your microwave.
2
Cook on high power for 3 to 4 minutes for one ear or 5 to 6 minutes for two ears.
3
Remove the corn carefully using an oven mitt or towel because it will be very hot.
4
Cut off the stem end of the corn about one inch from the bottom.
5
Hold the silk end and give the corn a firm shake so it slides right out of the husk, leaving all the silk behind.
6
Serve warm with a generous pat of butter and a pinch of salt.

💡 Tips

Serve this corn immediately while it is piping hot. If you have leftovers, keep the kernels in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, and add them to salads or soups later.

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