Grilled Corn in Foil

Ingredients You’ll Need

All you need are a few ingredients for grilled corn in foil: and let the grill do the rest of the work! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Corn on the cob: Fresh, in-season corn is what you need!
• Olive oil: A light rub of olive oil before sealing keeps the corn from drying out.
• Salt and pepper: Season generously.
• Butter: Half a tablespoon per ear, for additional flavor. For a vegan version, coconut oil or vegan butter work great.

How to Make Grilled Corn in Foil

All you really need to know for making grilled corn in foil is the grill temperature and the cook time. Once you’ve got that down: memorize this recipe and make it on repeat! Here’s what you need to know (or jump to the recipe):

• Preheat a grill to medium high heat: that’s 375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the corn on foil and season. Rub it with olive oil, cover with salt and pepper, and then place a few pats of butter on top.
• Wrap the corn in foil loosely! When you go to wrap the corn in foil, seal the edges but don’t make the wrapper too tight. Then poke a few holes in the aluminum foil to allow air to escape.
• Grill 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally. Check the corn to see if it’s bright yellow and cooked; the timing will depend on the exact grill temeprature.

Best Toppings for Grilled Corn in Foil

Here’s the fun part: the toppings for this grilled corn in foil! Just the butter, salt and pepper in the recipe below is tasty enough. But if you want to get a little fancier, I like:

• Fresh parsley, cilantro or chives. A little thinly sliced green herb looks lovely (we used cilantro).
• Paprika or smoked paprika. A sprinkle of red adds color and flavor.
• Old Bay. This famous seasoning is perfect on corn (use purchased or homemade).
• Mexican street corn (elote). One of the very best ways to eat corn is as Mexican street corn (elote): a creamy, spiced sauce, sprinkle of cheese, lime and cilantro. It’s heavenly!
• Ranch. Try this ranch seasoning on corn: it’s surprisingly good!
• Greek seasoning. This Greek seasoning features basil, oregano, garlic powder and onion powder: perfect for sprinkling on corn.

What to Serve with Grilled Corn in Foil

This corn pairs well with just about anything off the grill. A few of my favorite combinations:

• Try it with grilled proteins like grilled salmon, grilled chicken thighs, grilled shrimp, or grilled tofu
• Add grilled veggie kabobs, grilled potatoes, or grilled zucchini and squash, always a hit at summer BBQs
• If you’ve got leftover corn, us it in a grilled corn salad or a classic corn salad.

Other Ways to Cook Corn on the Cob

The foil method is my go-to when I want completely hands-off corn at a cookout. Here are a few other great options:

• How to Grill Corn in the Husk: The husk acts as a natural steamer and you get a subtle grilling char.
• How to Grill Corn on the Cob: A break down of grilling methods.
• Boiled Corn on the Cob: Classic and crowd-pleasing.
• Microwave Corn on the Cob: Ready in just a few minutes.
• Smoked Corn on the Cob: If you have a smoker, this is next level! My favorite.

More Grilled Vegetables To Try

• Grilled Potatoes in Foil
• Grilled Sweet Potatoes
• Grilled Onions
• Grilled Zucchini
• Grilled Squash
• Grilled Portobello Mushrooms