How to cook corn on the cob in the oven at 350 with husk instructions are here. An easy way to roast kernels to tender for a cheap and healthy side dish. a lot faster than How to Smoke 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! (affiliate links present)
Frozen Corn in the Oven Recipe
This is actually a great way of How to Cook Frozen Corn on the Cob if that is all you have. 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 isnโt 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 wonโt 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.
How Long Does it Take to Roast Corn in the Oven?
425ยฐF you would roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. 450ยฐF, roast for 20-25 minutes. 350ยฐF 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.
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!
Ingredients
- Corn on the cob in husk is preferred
- Water to rinse and add a bit of liquid to steam
- Butter, salt and pepper are usually wanted when serving for flavor
- I really like these corn ear holders so you donโt burn your fingers.
Substitutions
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 to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Oven at 350
- Preheat oven to 350. Peel off the first outer layer of the husk.
- Rinse outside husks or submerge in a bowl of water to wet. Allow excess to drain and set on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake oven roasted corn in husks for 40 minutes. Timing depending on how thick the ears are) turning corn hallway through baking.
- Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
- Cut the ends off both sides (1.5โณ or so).
- Remove the husks off your ears of corn
- Rub with butter and salt (or use favorite corn seasonings of choice) when serving.
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.
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 shouldnโt take much force and clear juice should flow when it is done.
You donโt 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.
Yes. If you are baking frozen corn on the cob or cooking corn in the oven without husks you would want to wrap in foil. In that case I do recommend you add a pat of butter (and salt and pepper then too). Instead of water this will add more flavor.
How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Oven
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 4-8 ears corn on the cob, with husks in tact
- 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.
