Corn on the Cob in Foil
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Posted: 06/25/25
Updated: 11/06/20
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It is so easy to make grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil! Simply season with salt, slather with a little butter then wrap it up in foil. You can either bake it in the oven or grill it. It’s the perfect summer side dish to enjoy.
It’s not summer unless you are enjoying corn on the cob slathered in butter and salt! We love to grill corn with foil. Our kids really like it because by wrapping it in foil the corn is steamed so it’s perfectly juicy and tender every time. You will not have charred corn like you would if you cooked it directly on the grill grates if you grill it.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You only need three ingredients to get the best summer side dish.
- It’s a set it and forget it recipe that is ready in 30 minutes.
- The corn is steamed in the foil so it’s perfectly juicy and tender every time you make it.
How to Grill Corn on the Cob in Foil
- Husk each piece of corn.
- Place each piece of corn on aluminum foil. Smear butter over each piece of corn and sprinkle with salt. Roll up in foil.
- Place wrapped corn on preheated grill.
- Grill for 18-20 minutes turning 3-4 times during grill time to prevent corn from burning.
Storage and Reheating
Fridge: Store leftover corn on the cob in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days once it has cooled.
Freezer: We do not recommend storing leftovers in the freezer because the corn won’t stay very tender when it thaws. That being said, you totally can if you plan to use it in a soup or casserole at a later time.
To reheat corn, simply heat in the microwave until hot through.
Pro Tips
- The foil creates a steam chamber, giving you that perfectly tender corn so make sure it is sealed well.
- Be careful when you are unwrapping the cooked corn! Steam will be released from the foil wrapper, which is super hot.
The surest sign of summer is tender, juicy corn on the dinner table and this is the best way to cook it. This is a great way to get the kids involved in cooking, too!
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Corn on the Cob in Foil
Slather your corn on the cob in butter, sprinkle with salt and wrap in aluminum foil. Then either bake it or grill it!
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Ingredients
- 4 cobs corn husked
- 4 Tablespoons butter softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Tear off 4-12×12 pieces of tinfoil. Place a piece of corn on each piece of foil. Rub 1 Tablespoon of softened butter over each piece of corn and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Wrap in tinfoil.
- Place each piece of wrapped corn directly on grill grates. Grill for 18-20 minutes, rotating corn 3-4 times during that time so it doesn't burn.
- Remove from grill and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 179kcal (9%), Carbohydrates: 16g (5%), Protein: 3g (6%), Fat: 12g (18%), Saturated Fat: 7g (44%), Cholesterol: 30mg (10%), Sodium: 405mg (18%), Potassium: 243mg (7%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 5g (6%), Vitamin A: 525IU (11%), Vitamin C: 6.1mg (7%), Calcium: 3mg, Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
How to Serve Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob is the perfect side dish all summer long whether you’re enjoying it with juicy BBQ Pork Loin or flavorful family favorite Grilled Steak Fajita Kabobs. We also love to cook Baked Potatoes on the Grill, another classic summer staple and we love to add Grilled Pineapple to the table for a little sweet, grilled treat.
More Great Corn Recipes
- For a side salad bursting with flavor at your next cookout, whip up a Mexican Street Corn Salad. There will definitely not be any leftovers!
- If you like a little bit of charred flavor and grill marks, try Grilled Corn on the Cob.
- Fresh tomato, avocado, lime juice, red onion and cilantro are the perfect combination and make Grilled Corn Salad an easy summer staple.
- Set out the tortilla chips and Corn Salsa and they’ll be gone before you know it. Charred corn tossed in a cilantro lime dressing with tomato and red onion, this salsa is so simple to make.
Linda says
Corn was wrapped in foil and frozen. How to prepare
Brooke Kill says
If your corn was wrapped in foil and frozen, you can cook it directly from frozen—just add 5–10 extra minutes to the cook time. For best results, thaw first, then rewrap with butter and seasonings before cooking as usual.
Johnny W Dollar says
This was great! Grilled out for July Fourth – Cook just as the directions Julie has – I found 350º @ around 20 on a gas grill was perfect – will do again – Thanks Julie!!
the Evinks says
Awesome to hear Johnny!! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!
Malinda says
I found this to be easy and the corn turned out delicious!!
Megan Mitzel says
Great! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Alison LaFortune says
First time we’ve baked corn on the cob! Really helpful recipe.
Megan Mitzel says
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Danielle says
With summer coming to an end soon, we are taking every opportunity to eat fresh corn! Loved this recipe!
Megan Mitzel says
Same here! Glad you enjoyed it!
Arturo Yee says
Excellent method of grilling corn on the cob.
I set my timer app for 5 minutes 4 times, so I quarter turned the corn every 5 minutes.
Temp kept between 350 – 400°F
– I also used a cast iron pan – indirect heating
Megan Mitzel says
I’m glad you enjoyed them!