30 Grilled Corn Recipes That Will Make Your Corn the Star of Your Barbecue! 

September 18, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Grilled corn is such a classic side but a lot of people don’t know how to grill corn properly. If you fall into this category but are looking to elevate your grilled corn, this is the place for you! Check out these grilled corn recipes and learn all the tips and tricks for getting it right! 

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1. Simple Grilled Corn

Want a no-fuss grilled corn recipe? Well, then here it is! For this recipe, simply brush the corn with oil and then place on a grill heated to high. Grill the corn with the lid down, making sure to turn the cob every so often so that you can get a nice char on each side! 

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Simple Grilled Corn

2. Garlic Butter Grilled Corn

The flavors for the grilled corn recipe are simple but out of this world! Brush the corn with a garlic, melted butter, and parmesan cheese mix. Then, wrap it in foil and place over medium heat on a grill. Cook until the corn is tender and then sprinkle with more parmesan cheese and parsley! 

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Garlic Butter Grilled Corn

3. Grilled Parmesan, Garlic, and Basil Corn

This recipe elevates the flavor of corn on the cob like you wouldn’t believe! Start by grilling a bulb of garlic. Then, coat the corn in butter and grill until tender. Mix the grilled garlic with softened butter and seasonings. Brush this on the corn. Then, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and minced basil! 

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Grilled Parmesan, Garlic, and Basil Corn

4. Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

This is a slightly different take on grilled corn but perfect when you want subtle and earthly flavors! Combine your choice of fresh herbs with butter, seasonings, and garlic. Brush this onto the corn and wrap the corn in foil before grilling. Once done, unwrap the corn and sprinkle with more fresh herbs and goat cheese! 

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Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

5. Cajun Spiced Grilled Corn

Want to add a little bit of spice to your corn? This is a delicious way to do it! The corn is brushed in melted butter before being coated in cajun seasoning. The corn is then grilled until tender. Once it is taken off the heat, the corn is sprinkled with cotija cheese and cilantro! 

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Cajun Spiced Grilled Corn

6. Sweet and Spicy Grilled Corn

This sweet and spicy grilled corn offers the perfect balance of flavors while still offering up the most incredible taste! First, pop the corn on the grates and start grilling. In the meantime, combine brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and other seasonings in melted butter. Baste the corn with this as it grills, building up a yummy glaze on top. When done, serve with a squeeze of lime! 

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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Corn

7. Spiced Grilled Corn

If you like your grilled corn to have a bit of a kick to it, give this recipe a try! The corn is brushed in oil and then sprinkled with a mix of cumin, coriander, oregano, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper. Then, wrap the corn in foil and grill until tender. 

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Spiced Grilled Corn

8. Caribbean Spiced Grilled Corn

This grilled corn recipe offers up an explosion of flavor! Here, you make up your Caribbean spice mix and combine it with butter. Brush this onto the corn and grill until each side is slightly charred. Then, make up a mix of butter brown panko, ranch seasoning, and parmesan cheese. Roll the grilled corn in this and enjoy! 

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Caribbean Spiced Grilled Corn

9. Honey Lime Grilled Corn

Spicy, sweet, and zesty – this grilled corn has it all! Start by grilling the corn on medium high heat – continue this until the corn is gently charred all over. In the meantime, make up a sauce with butter, honey, jalapeno, lime juice and zest, cilantro, and garlic. Once the corn is done grilling, brush the corn in the sauce, wrap in foil, and wait for a few minutes before serving! 

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Honey Lime Grilled Corn

10. Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Grilled Corn

If you want to go all out with your grilled corn, then you have got to try this recipe! For this recipe, you start by wrapping the corn in strips of bacon – secure them with toothpicks to keep it in place. Then, brush the bacon with a sauce made from honey, chipotle peppers, butter, and spices. Grill the corn and continue to baste the corn with the sauce until you are done! 

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Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Grilled Corn

11. Chipotle Grilled Corn

This is another deliciously spiced corn that is also smoky, tangy, and creamy! First, grill the corn and then add to a pan. Pour a mix of butter, cumin powder, adobo sauce, mayo, and cotija cheese. Toss the corn in this sauce and cook on the grill until the flavors are absorbed! 

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Chipotle Grilled Corn

12. Mexican Corn on the Cob

If you are looking for corn to serve alongside tacos or other Mexican fare, this is the recipe to try! Brush the corn with oil and grill. While this is happening, mix up Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime juice, parmesan cheese, and taco seasoning. Brush this onto the grilled corn and top with even more cilantro, parmesan, and lime juice. 

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Mexican Corn on the Cob

13. Grilled Parmesan Pesto Corn

Creamy and herby, this grilled corn recipe is ideal if you want to try out a new and fun recipe! Cook the corn in the microwave for a while before popping it on the grill. When it is lightly charred, brush with pesto and then sprinkle parmesan cheese on top! 

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Grilled Parmesan Pesto Corn

14. Coconut Grilled Corn

This is definitely a unique recipe but one you are sure to love once you try it! For this recipe, you simmer sugar and a bay leaf in coconut milk. Then, use this coconut milk mix as a baste for the corn. Make sure to baste the corn throughout the grilling process so that a sweet and coconutty glaze sticks to the corn! 

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Coconut Grilled Corn

15. Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter

Do you love bright and tangy flavors? Then this recipe is sure to hit the spot! The corn is grilled and then coated in a sauce made from butter, lime juice and zest, and cilantro. Top the corn off with cotija cheese before serving! 

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Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter

16. Grilled Corn with Smoky Barbecue Butter

If you want your grilled corn to boast an even smokier flavor, check out this recipe! The corn is grilled. It is then coated with smoked paprika, cilantro, and parsley mixed in with melted butter. Top the corn with parmesan cheese and serve! 

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Grilled Corn with Smoky Barbecue Butter

17. Grilled Corn Relish with Goat Cheese

This is the perfect recipe for anyone who loves experimenting with new flavors! Remove the husks from the corn and stuff goat cheese into the husks before securing them. Then, grill the cheese and the corn at the same time. When the corn is tender, strip the kernels and toss them with scallions, chile, lime juice, and seasonings. Open up the husks and top the cheese with the corn mixture.  

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Grilled Corn Relish with Goat Cheese

18. Buffalo Grilled Corn with Blue Cheese

If you like buffalo wings, this is going to be your new favorite grilled corn recipe! Begin by grilling the corn in its husk for the first part. Then, shuck the corn and brush it with buffalo sauce and butter. Put the corn back on the grill and continue to baste with the buffalo sauce. Sprinkle with blue cheese and serve! 

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Buffalo Grilled Corn with Blue Cheese

19. Grilled Corn with Ancho Chile Butter 

Garlicky, smoky, and spicy – this grilled corn recipe is absolutely delicious! Here, you start by making the spiced butter. Roast a head of garlic in the oven and then mix this with ancho powder and butter. Then, grill the corn until it is charred on all sides. Brush the ancho butter onto the corn and enjoy! 

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Grilled Corn with Ancho Chile Butter

20. Grilled Corn with Sriracha Aioli

This is the perfect recipe for anyone who is vegan or trying to skip dairy. For this recipe, the sriracha aioli is made from cashews and has a ton of flavor, along with a bit of heat from the sriracha. The aioli is drizzled on top of the corn and followed up by a squeeze of lime juice. 

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Grilled Corn with Sriracha Aioli

21. Greek Grilled Corn 

Full of earthy and bright flavors, this grilled corn just might become a new favorite at your cookout! The corn is brushed with melted butter mixed with Greek seasoning and dill. Grill the corn and baste with the sauce again. Once done, sprinkle with feta cheese! 

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Greek Grilled Corn

22. Grilled Corn with Barbecue Sauce

Looking for a grilled corn recipe that will be the perfect side to your other grilled meats? This could be the one! All you have to do is to start grilling the corn. Once it starts developing a char, brush the corn with barbecue sauce. Then, take off heat and brush with barbecue sauce again! 

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Grilled Corn with Barbecue Sauce

23. Grilled Corn with Jalapeno Lime Crema

Creamy and tangy with a hint of spice, this is the perfect summertime treat. You start off by boiling the corn before finishing it off on the grill, ensuring there is a nice little char. In the meantime, blend sour cream, lime juice, jalapeno, and cilantro together. Drizzle the corn with the crema and serve! 

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Grilled Corn with Jalapeno Lime Crema

24. Miso Butter Grilled Corn 

If you love an umami taste with your corn, this is a great recipe! Start grilling the corn. While this is happening, mix miso paste with butter, soy sauce, and honey. Brush this onto the corn as it is grilling. Once done, sprinkle with sliced green onions. 

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Miso Butter Grilled Corn

25. Lemon Pepper Butter Grilled Corn 

Tangy and decadent, this grilled corn works with any kind of BBQ dishes! Start by soaking corn while it is in husk in cold water. Then, grill the corn in its husk until nice and tender. Then, brush with a mix of lemon pepper and butter!

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Lemon Pepper Butter Grilled Corn

26. Thai Grilled Corn 

This recipe is chock full of texture and flavor! The first step is grilling the corn. In the meantime, blend coconut milk, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, cilantro, and sriracha. Brush this onto the corn when it is nearly done grilling. Brush once more when the corn is done before rolling the corn in roasted and crushed peanuts! 

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Thai Grilled Corn

27. Italian Grilled Corn 

If you love Italian flavors, then you are going to really enjoy this grilled corn! Brush the corn with butter and seasonings and grill. While this is happening, make a garlic butter that also includes red pepper flakes and parsley. Brush the corn with the grilled corn before rolling in parmesan and pecorino cheese! 

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Italian Grilled Corn

28. Maple and Chipotle Grilled Corn 

Sweet and smoky, this grilled corn is so good! The corn is soaked and then grilled until charred on all sides. Brush the corn with a sauce that is made from chipotle peppers, maple syrup, garlic, and butter. Serve and enjoy! 

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Maple and Chipotle Grilled Corn

29. Sweet Chili Sauce Grilled Corn 

This grilled corn is filled with the most amazing flavors! Here, you coat the corn in a homemade sweet chili sauce, spices, sambal oelek, and lime juice. Make sure to baste the corn as it grills. Take off the grill, top with cilantro, and enjoy!  

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Sweet Chili Sauce Grilled Corn

30. Truffle Oil, Parmesan, and Garlic Grilled Corn 

Looking to get luxurious with your grilled corn – this is the recipe for you! Start by grilling the corn and baste with garlic lemon sauce while doing so. Once done, brush the corn with truffle oil and then sprinkle with parmesan cheese! 

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Truffle Oil, Parmesan, and Garlic Grilled Corn

Are you surprised by just how many ways there are to grill corn? There are so many ways to add flavor to your corn. Now that you have all these recipes at your fingertips go ahead and give them a try! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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