How to reheat corn on the cob? The best guide

how to reheat corn on the cob

Nothing screams a summer backyard cookout more than corn on the cob. The experience of biting into a buttery, sweet and crunchy corn on the cob is pure heaven, and you might probably have a lot of side dishes in mind that include them. 

 

Since it is a natural crowd-pleaser for any special events like a barbecue day out in your backyard and the like, if you're here reading this article, you might have cooked way more than what was necessary, and you're wondering if you should throw them away? 

 

Well, we're here to tell you otherwise. A perfectly cooked leftover corn on the cob is just as juicy and sweet if you know how to reheat it well. With these different methods, you can quickly reheat your buttery sweet corn while preserving the moist texture and sweet flavor. 

 

In this article, we guide you on how to reheat corn on the cob and everything that has to do with it.

 

So how long can you preserve corm?

Well, that depends. Leftover corn on the cob is preserved for about four to five days when stored in the refrigerator correctly. Sadly, that isn't the case with the fresh ones. Fresh corn can be good for about two to three days, depending on how you store it.

 

You will notice the corn losing its juiciness and the shrinking of kernels once it hits the dates. 

 

How to reheat corn on the cob?

There are plenty of methods and techniques to reheat your corn on the cob:

 

Reheating the leftover corn on the cob in an oven

 

  1. Preheating the oven- The right temperature to set to reheat your leftover corn on the cob is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepping the corn- If you have cooked the corn without any seasoning, make sure to do it by placing it on a sheet of aluminum foil and adding your favorite blend of spices and butter. The foils should be wrapped tightly, leaving no holes. On the other hand, if you have already cooked the leftover corn with spices, add an extra butter rub to keep it moist during the reheating process.
  3. Cooking it the right way- Once you're done prepping and the tray is sealed up, place it into the oven and wait for about 8-10 minutes to thoroughly reheat them. It is important to note that checking in between the time by opening up the foil to see if the corn is evenly reheated is ideal. Just close it tightly again if it isn't cooked evenly.

 

Reheating the leftover corn on the cob in a microwave

While reheating the leftover corn on the cob in a microwave might not be the most favored or ideal way to go about it, it is pretty handy and accessible. But it would help if you remembered that microwave heating often leads to your corn being overcooked or unevenly heated.

 

Lucky for you, following these steps will ensure great even heating and zero chances of it being overcooked.

  1. To get started, you need to place the leftover corn on the cob in a microwave-safe dish and add two tablespoons of water, or you can rub butter on the corn, whichever makes your taste buds tingle.
  2. Cover the microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, a moist kitchen towel, or a second plate.
  3. To avoid the corn being overcooked, you need to set the microwave settings on 50 percent power and set the timer to 10-20 seconds.
  4. The secret is to flip the corn on each side after 10-20 seconds intervals to ensure they are evenly cooked. If you used plastic wrap, you need to replace it before it goes back into the oven again. 
  5. Once the corn is nice and heated thoroughly, you are ready to feast.

 

Reheating the leftover corn on the cob in an air fryer

  1. Preheating the air fryer- The ideal temperature to work with on an air fryer is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. It would help if you preheated it before you put the corn inside.
  2. Prep time- An aluminum foil is essential to place the corn, and you can rub butter or a teaspoon of water to keep the corn moist while using an air fryer. Ensure there are zero holes while wrapping the corn to prevent the steam from escaping.
  3. Cook- The ideal time to cook corn on the cob in an air fryer is around 4 minutes. 

 

Preheating the leftover corn on the cob on a stovetop

As mentioned above, boiling the corn in water is usually done with unseasoned corn since water removes all the seasoning in the cooking process. However, boiling corn is a great way to retain its juiciness. 

 

  1. Fully submerge the corn in water inside a pot after bringing it to a boil.
  2. It takes around 3-4 minutes to reheat the corn evenly and thoroughly.
  3. After it is cooked and reheated thoroughly, add your favorite blend of spices and butter to compliment your taste buds.

 

Reheating leftover corn on the cob on a grill

You can use a gas grill or a charcoal grill to make the leftover corn on the cob have extra texture and flavor. 

  1. Prepping the grill- the ideal temperature to work with to reheat the corn is to set the grill on medium heat and close the lid for about 15 minutes. This will get it nice and hot.
  2. Prepping the corn- Your leftover corn on the cob needs some butter brushing to look forward to. Each corn is placed on the grill, and you rub butter all over it.
  3. Reheating it- The secret is to flip the corn on each side after every 30 seconds. This will ensure perfectly even heating.