Grilled Corn in Foil

Here’s an easy way to cook corn on the cob: grilled corn en papillote! Wrap it in foil and you don’t have to do anything while you grill the rest of the meal.

What would summer be without the smell of charcoal and a big pile of corn on the cob? Here’s a new easy way to cook corn: grilled corn in foil! Our absolute favorite is Perfect Grilled Corn, which cooks right on the grill grates and produces just the right char. But it takes a little baby to make it perfect. Want a method that’s mostly hands-free? Use the slide method. You can essentially “set it and forget it” while you prepare the rest of your grilled dinner. (Oh, and add foil potatoes for a total foil meal!)

More ways to cook corn? Go to How to cook corn on the cob.

Ingredients for the grilled corn en papillote

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

• corn on the cobripe and in season (obviously!)
• olive oil
• butter
• salt and pepper
• Other toppingsif applicable (see section below)

Don’t want to turn on the grill? Try this classic boiled corn on the cob or this microwave corn on the cob.
do you have a smoker Try smoked corn on the cob.

How to make grilled corn en papillote: a few tips!

All you really need to know to cook grilled corn en papillote is the grilling temperature and cooking time. Once you figure that out, memorize this recipe and repeat! There is one more thing to note about the slide. Here’s what you need to know (or jump straight to the recipe):

• Preheat a grill on medium: it’s 375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the corn on aluminum foil and season. Rub it with olive oil, cover it with salt and pepper and then put a few knobs of butter on top.
• Wrap the corn loosely in foil! If you wrap the corn in foil, seal the edges, but don’t over-wrap the wrapper. Then poke a few holes in the foil to allow the air to escape.
• Grill for 20 to 25 minutes rotate from time to time. Check the corn to see if it’s light yellow and cooked; The timing depends on the exact temperature of the grill.

Toppings for grilled corn

Here comes the fun part: the toppings for this grilled corn en papillote! Just the butter, salt, and pepper in the recipe below is pretty tasty. But if you want something a little fancier, we recommend the following:

• Fresh parsley, cilantro or chives. A small, thinly sliced ​​green herb is delicious (we used cilantro).
• paprika or smoked paprika. A dash of red adds color and flavor.
• Old Bay. This famous spice pairs perfectly with corn (store-bought or homemade).
• Mexican street corn (elot). One of the best ways to eat corn is Mexican street corn (elote): a creamy, flavorful sauce topped with cheese, lime, and cilantro. It’s heavenly!
• Ranch. Try this ranch seasoning on corn: it’s surprisingly good!
• Greek spice. This Greek seasoning contains basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder: perfect for sprinkling corn on top.

This recipe for grilled corn en papillote is…

Vegetarian and gluten free. For vegans, plant-based and dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter.

More grilled vegetables

There are so many grilled vegetables to try! Try them all:

• Potatoes en papillote, sweet potatoes, potato wedges or classic carrots!
• Onions, peppers, tomatoes, peppers and onions, eggplant, zucchini and squash Perfect for summer.
• Portobello or Mushroom Skewers Packed with meaty, smoky flavor.
• Asparagus, green beans, avocado, pak choi, okra, beetroot or Brussels sprouts Unique, delicious and easy.
• Romaine, Cabbage or Kale These leafy greens are fantastic grilled.
• Cauliflower or Broccoli Charred florets of goodness.
• Pineapple, apples or bananas a la mode The perfect sweet end to a grilled dessert!