Grilled Corn on the Cob
Who’s grilling corn on the cobb this weekend? Fresh corn is a summer staple, with these step-by-step instructions, you’ll get perfectly charred and flavorful grilled corn on the grill. Here’s a simple guide to cooking corn on the cob in the husk, or without the husk. I love the smoky sweetness of grilled corn which is great as a side dish or as an appetizer. Serve the corn on the cob as is with butter or toppings, or you can cut the kernels off the cob to use in salads, corn salsa, or other dishes.
How To Grill Corn on The Cob in the Husk
Soaking method: keeping the husk on while soaked in water helps keep the grilled corn moist and juicy. See exact recipe in recipe card below:
Easy In season is the best produce Kid-friendly Gluten-free, dairy-free and weight watcher friendly
How To Grill Corn on The Cob without the Husk
Grilling corn on the cob without the husk allows for a more direct interaction between the corn and the grill, resulting in a slightly charred and smoky flavor.
Toppings for Grilled Corn on the Cob
Before serving, add your favorite toppings to enhance the flavor of the grilled corn. Some popular options include:
Classic (my favorite way!): Slather butter, salt and black pepper when done Compound Butter: Infusing butter with garlic to make garlic butter or fresh herbs to make an herb butter will add lots of flavor Lime: Season with chili lime seasoning or fresh lime juice and chili powder Elote: For Mexican street corn, brush with mayo and add Grated cheese such as Parmesan cheese or cotija cheese and tajin Fresh Herbs: Add fresh herbs like chopped cilantro or chives Make A Salad: Cut kernels off cob and place in a bowl with lime juice, olive oil and cilantro for Mexican corn
What to Serve with Grilled Corn on the Cob
Burgers – Turkey Burgers or Salmon Burgers are perfect with sweet summer corn. Chicken Breast – Juicy, flavorful Grilled Chicken Breast or Air Fryer Chicken Breast. Chicken Thighs – Juicier and more flavorful than chicken breast, these Grilled Chicken Thighs are a winner in my house. If you have an air fryer, make these Air Fryer Chicken Thighs. Steak – Grilled steaks or Air Fryer Steak is perfect with grilled corn. More Side Dishes: Round out your summer potluck with Grilled Asparagus, Creamy Cucumber Salad, Greek Pasta Salad, Red Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad.
More Grilled Corn Recipes You’ll Love
Grilled Corn Salad with Feta Mexican-inspired Grilled Corn Salad with Cotija Grilled Romaine Salad with Chicken, Corn and Salsa Dressing Grilled Shrimp and Vegetables Bowls Corn Salsa with Lime
