Delicious Corn on the Cob made directly on the grill. No foil and no husk needed and the result is a smoky and charred grilled flavor. No mess, no clean up!
Grilled corn on the cob is my summer go to recipe. It is quick, easy and beyond delicious. This amazing recipe is a grilled corn on the cob recipe without the husks and without foil and without soaking them in water first!
I used to always boil my corn. It was really good, but there is nothing as delicious as that smoky char grilled flavor of corn on the cob on the grill.
It always reminds me of street fairs where you could buy corn on the cob, still in the husk, straight off the grill. You could smell it for blocks.
What I love about this easy to make corn on the cob recipe is that there is no clean up. No water to boil, no husks to remove after.
Side note…did you know you can make s’mores on the grill – well, these aren’t exactly s’mores , they are actually Campfire Cones! What exactly are Campfire Cones? Check them out here! They take s’more to a whole other level!
Here are some frequently asked questions about how to grill Corn on the Cob:
How long do I have to soak the corn before I grill it?
Not at all! This is a no soak corn on the cob recipe. This is great for a last minute side dish. You don’t have to plan for it at all!
Can you grill corn on the cob without the husks?
YES! You do not need to keep the husks on. I actually prefer this method as you can take it off the grill and eat it right away. You don’t need to wait for it to cool to remove the husks.
Do I need to wrap my corn on the cob in tin foil to grill it?
Nope! You sure don’t. This recipe make it directly on the grill… no foil needed!
How long do I need to grill corn on the cob?
You will want to watch it while it is cooking, but only 2-3 minutes per quarter – see full recipe below!
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Delicious Corn on the Cob made directly on the grill. No foil and no husk needed and the result is a smoky and charred grilled flavor. No mess, no clean up!
Ingredients
- Corn on the cob
- Butter flavored cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat grill to med high heat
Remove corn husks and silk - don't stress out about getting each piece of the silk, it will burn off on the grill
Spray each piece of corn with the butter flavored cooking spray
Place corn directly on grill. Let sit for about 2-3 minutes and turn a quarter turn. Repeat until each side is cooked. Corn should brighten in color and be slightly charred. Leave longer if you prefer it more charred flavor. (careful not to overcook though, or the corn will become mushy)
Serve with butter, salt and any other desired toppings.
Still want to boil your corn? Quick tip for boiling corn – add a small amount of sugar to the water before you add the corn…it will be super sweet every single time.
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Great share! Had a great but smoky flavor. Didn’t add the butter. The burnt husks make quite a mess. Have done this recipe twice.
Thank you so much for sharing! We’re having corn on the cob for dinner tonight and I think I’ll be trying your recipe!