Grilled Corn On The Cob

Name: Grilled Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 ears corn on the cob; 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for grilling)

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Grilled corn on the cob is incredibly easy to make and full of flavor. It’s the must-have side dish for summer barbecues, picnics, Memorial Day gatherings, and Fourth of July celebrations.

Suitable for gluten free and vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

a stack of grilled corn on the cob topped with butter

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My family loves grilled corn on the cob. And no backyard BBQ, Memorial Day, 4th of July party, or summer gathering is complete without someone grilling corn on the cob, all the ways.

I love how incredibly easy this recipe is 😉. Fresh food, a handful of ingredients, simple flavors, and 5 minutes of prep. That is all you need for this essential BBQ side dish. Just throw them on the grill, brush on some butter, and you are good to go.

Grill In Your Ninja Grill or Ninja Foodie

I recently treated myself to the Ninja Foodi and Ninja Foodie Grill and Air Fryer, and I loooove these. I have tested this recipe in them and friends, it works perfectly and I show you how to.

And if you like grilled veggies, then try this grilled broccoli, this baked potato on the grill, and my best summer grilling recipes.

5 pieces of grilled corn topped with butter and stacked on a white plate

Love side dishes as much as I do? Then please do check out this selection of the best bbq side dishes along with these 4th of July recipes. #givemeallthesides

Recipe Highlights

So Easy: Grilling fresh corn on the cob is an easy side dish that lets you truly enjoy summer’s bounty.
Super Versatile: Serve grilled corn with all your summer favorites, like steak, chicken, seafood, and of course, the classics like burgers and hot dogs.
Great for Entertaining: Fresh corn, especially in the summer, is affordable and great for cooking in batches when you need to feed a crowd.

Methods for Grilling Corn

You can grill corn in aaaaaaaall the ways:

Keep the husk on—This keeps the corn kernels juicy, but it makes it harder to tell if they are cooked, as you have to carefully peel back the husk to check if they are done. Oh, and you would not get any charring.
Husk removed and wrapped in foil—Again, you will end up with juicy corn kernels but it will take longer to cook.
Husk removed and direct on the grill—The quickest way to grill corn, placing the shucked cobs directly on the grill gives it those nice char marks. Just be sure to watch them carefully and turn frequently to avoid burning.

Ingredient Notes

Corn – For the best results I use fresh ears of corn.
Oil – Use some of your favorite olive oil if grilling corn without the husk on.
Butter – Feel free to brush the hot corn with butter during grilling and add a pat of butter just before serving it.
Optional toppings – see below for all the topping ideas.

the ingredients needed for grilling corn on the cob

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How To Grill Corn On The Cob

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

a single ear of corn with the husk peeled back.

Step 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, and feel free to use a grill pan if you prefer. This can take up to 15 minutes. Remove both the husks and silk from the corn and rinse to remove any debris. Pat corn dry with a paper towel or kitchen cloth.

corn on the cob being cooked on a grill.

Step 2. Brush kernels with olive oil or butter and place corn on the grill or grill pan. Close the grill and cook corn for 8-12 minutes, rotating the cobs occasionally. You will see char/grill marks. If the corn is not cooked enough to your liking, cook for a further couple of minutes. Husk-on or foil-wrapped versions will need another 5 minutes or so.

corn on the cob being cooked on the grill

Step 3. Check if they are done by inserting a skewer or fork into the thickest part of the cob. If the kernels are easily pierced, you’re good to go. Otherwise, cook for another couple of minutes and test again.

the finished corn on a white plate and ready to serve.

Step 4. Let corn cool for a few minutes, then top with butter and seasoning (see topping ideas below) and serve.

Make Ninja Grill Corn On The Cob

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

Select the Grill function on the Ninja Foodie Grill And Air Fryer, set the temperature to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C, set the timer to 15 minutes, and let it preheat for a couple of minutes.
Once the grill is preheated, add the seasoned corn directly to the grill grate.
Close the lid and let grill for 10-15 minutes, making sure to turn the corn occasionally so that it cooks evenly. Cook until it is tender and charred to your preference.
Let Ninja grill corn on the cob cool for a few minutes before serving

Make Ninja Foodie Grilled Corn

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

Grilling corn in the Ninja Foodi is an easy and delicious way to cook this treat.

Preheat the Ninja Foodi on the Air Crisp function.
Add the seasoned corn to the air crisp basket.
Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through, making sure to turn the corn occasionally so that it cooks evenly. Cook until it is tender and charred to your preference.

the finished corn seasoned with butter and fresh herbs.

Recipe Tips

You can soak de-husked corn in cold water for about 20 minutes to keep the kernels plump and juicy before direct grilling. No need to do this if grilling them in foil.
If using the Ninja grill – make sure to use silicon tongs for turning and removing to avoid scraping the plate.
If using the Ninja grill – make sure to turn the corn at leats half way through cooking so they cook evenly

Optional Toppings

Classic – just some good old butter and salt.
Mexican – I love adding on some crumble Cojita cheese and lime zest along with butter. Feel free to sprinkle on some Tajin too.
Fresh herbs – sprinkle on some finely chopped fresh herbs like chopped cilantro, parsley, or chives.
Lime – use your favorite chili lime seasoning. I loooove Tajin!
Cheesy – simply add butter and tons of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

FAQs

How Long to Cook Corn on the Cob in Ninja Foodi?

Depending on the size and you char preference. You will need between 10-15 minutes. Start with the lower cook time, check and keep grilling to your preference.

Can I Season the Corn Before Grilling?

Totally, that is part of what makes it taste so good. You can also add other seasoning like Parmesan cheese at the end as this will burn if you try and add it before.

the completed corn on the cob removed from the grill and ready to serve.

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Serving Suggestions

Pasta salad recipes or this Orange fluff salad.
Grilled steak or this delicious crispy air fryer fish.

top down view of the finished corn on a white serving plate

Recommended Tools

These handy grilling tongs make handling the corn a breeze.
Skewers to use for checking the corn for doneness.
For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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