Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil
Add corn on the cob and cook 4–6 minutes for fresh corn, 8–10 minutes for frozen corn
Drain and serve with butter, salt, and pepper (optional)
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Peel back husks (or remove husk and silk if preferred) and rinse corn
Brush with butter or oil and season (optional)
Wrap in foil and bake 25–30 minutes (or until tender)
Unwrap and broil 2–3 minutes for extra browning (optional)
Preheat grill to medium-high
Peel back husks and remove silk (or soak husks 15–30 minutes if grilling in husks)
Brush corn with oil or butter and season (optional)
Grill 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender
Serve immediately
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C)
Brush corn with oil or butter and season (optional)
Air fry 10–14 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and lightly browned
Serve immediately
Microwave on high with minimal water in a microwave-safe dish
Cover and microwave 3–5 minutes for 1–2 cobs, adding 1–2 minutes as needed
Rest 1 minute, then serve
Steam: Add 1–2 inches of water to a steamer pot
Bring to a boil, add corn, cover, and steam 6–8 minutes (fresh) or 8–10 minutes (frozen)
Serve