This is how to cook corn on the cob in the oven with husk at 350 F. instructions are here. It’s an easy way to roast kernels to tender for a healthy side dish a lot faster than smoked corn on the cob and you can cook on a sheet pan with dinner.
Corn in the oven is a great option when you are heating it up to cook your main meal too. Just add another tray full of this side dish and a whole meal is made together and ready at the same time so nothing gets cold!
Frozen Corn on the Cob in the Oven
This is actually a great way of How to Cook Frozen Corn on the Cob too if that is all you have in the same amount of time! During the winter months here, fresh produce is not that great. Grabbing a bag at the store works as a great alternative though, and can be baked like this too.
Just like Corn on Cob in Microwave there isn’t a huge difference in timing whether they are out of the freezer or fresh but there is a difference in how you cook it. Frozen cobs typically won’t be in the husks but if so you need to remove those. Instead they need to be wrapped in foil and I tend to add a pat of butter in there too.
If you have the choice, this is the best way of How to Cook Fresh Corn from the farmers market or store. If frozen or without husks you will need enough foil to wrap them tightly with a bit of butter or broth inside to steam to tender.
How Long to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Oven at 350
At 350°F you would bake for 30-40 minutes depending on how large they are of course. There is always a range regarding preferences as well, some like them more tender than others. 425°F you would roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. 450°F, roast for 20-25 minutes.
Is it better to cook corn in husk or in foil?
If you buy it fresh I would definitely buy it inside the husk and not remove it to cook. Sometimes all you can find are cobs that already have that removed so aluminum foil can be used in that case. You want something sealed to steam the kernels essentially but in the husk is the best choice!
Do you have to soak corn on the cob in husks?
You don’t have to soak them. Rinsing the husks or submerging in a bowl of water to wet is necessary though. You do want a bit of liquid so that you create a steam. This will get the corn kernels get fork tender when you bite into them.
How do you know when corn on the cob is done?
You always want the kernels to be tender. To test this your best bet is to use a fork. Pierce one kernel with a tine to see how easy it is to insert. It shouldn’t take much force and clear juice should flow when it is done.
If you wanted to get a bit of crispy brown on the outside, remove husks. Spray with olive oil and throw into a preheated machine for a few minutes. Air Fryer Corn will add a bit of texture.
FAQ
You can typically fit 5 ears (in husks) on a sheet pan at a time. You could use 2 racks though to roast 10 ears of corn on the cob at the same time if you are feeding a crowd. It is a great way to get kernels tender with little prep.
You could but it would take a lot longer than just using the microwave. If you wanted to roast them it would take about 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 350F. However it is better to wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute so they don’t dry out.
Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob in Husk Recipe
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 4-8 ears corn on the cob, with husks in tact, or frozen cobs wrapped in foil with pat of butter inside
- 1 bowl water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Peel off the first outer layer of the corn husk and discard. Rinse outsides well or submerge in a bowl of water to wet, allow excess to drain off and set on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in husks for 40 minutes, turning corn hallway through baking. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the ends off both sides (1.5" or so). Pull back husks, butter and salt before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
