Microwave Corn On The Cob

Four cooked corn on the cob on a plate with melted butter and salt and pepper on top, tray of crispy potato wedges with sweet chilli sauce, chicken drumsticks in baking tray.

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Microwaving corn on the cob is one of the easiest ways to enjoy sweet, juicy corn with minimal effort.

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Total Time5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: New Zealalnd

Keyword: Microwave Corn Cobs, Microwave Sweetcorn

Servings:

Calories: 77kcal

Author: Stacey

Ingredients

1-4 Corn cobs Ears of corn with the husk on
Butter optional
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the corn

Peel away the outer layers of the husk, but leave a thin layer intact to help steam the corn while it cooks.
Place the corn directly in the microwave or on a microwave-safe plate. If cooking multiple cobs, arrange them in a single layer for even cooking.

Microwave

Microwave your corn on high power using the following time guide.
1 Cob: 3 minutes
2 Cobs: 5 ½ minutes
3 Cobs: 8 minutes
4 Cobs: 10 minutes
(If your microwave has lower wattage, you may need to add an extra 30 seconds to 1 minute.)
Season & Serve
Let the corn cool for a minute or two—it's hot!
Grab the silk end and carefully pull off the husk; it should slide right off.
Enjoy plain or slather with butter, salt, and pepper, Yum!

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Notes

Be careful when you remove the corn from the microwave and peel back the last layer of husk it can be very hot and steam! Protect your hands with an oven mitt or clean tea towel.

Instead of completely removing the husk after cooking, gently pull it back and tie it into a knot at the base of the cob. This not only looks great for serving but also creates a natural handle—perfect for little hands (or grown-ups who prefer less mess)!

Refrigerate Leftovers: Allow cooked corn to cool, then store it in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap. It stays fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat Leftovers: Wrap the corn in a damp paper towel and heat on high for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.

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