Corn season is upon us, and farmers markets are bustling with hungry shoppers tossing corn on the cob into a pot of boiling water, toasting it on the grill, or popping it in the microwave. While there are many ways to cook and eat corn, we can all agree that corn can be a pain to eat and prepare: it’s hard to wash, the cob is slippery and hard to grip, the kernels get stuck in your teeth, and more. Whatever your fears, Amazon has the tools for you.
We scoured Amazon for the best kitchen gadgets for corn, including butter spreaders, corn peelers, and corn silk removers. Shop our top 6 picks below, starting at just $7.
Best kitchen gadgets on Amazon for corn
Talisman Design Butter Boy Butter Spread
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Buttering corn makes it tasty, but the shape of the ear of corn can make it hard to grip while whipping. That’s where Butter Boy comes in: Butter Boy holds half a serving of butter and allows you to spread it without actually buttering it. One reviewer said, “It’s great for getting a good coat of butter on corn without getting your fingers and buttery messy,” while another shopper wrote, “Adults seem to love it because it’s so easy to spread the butter on, and I think it’s great for kids too because they can butter themselves.”
Chef’s Silk Star Cone Brush
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Tired of those pesky threads that are left behind after shuckin’ corn? This palm-sized brush has soft bristles to easily remove the threads that are left on the cob after shuckin’ corn. It’s simple to use and top-rack dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. Plus, it can be used as a cleaning brush for other produce like carrots, potatoes, apples, and more.
OXO Good Grips Corn Prep Peeler
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This OXO Y-shaped peeler strips kernels from ears of corn in a flash. Its sharp stainless steel blades expose the cob so no corn goes to waste. The handle is comfortable to hold, and the blades are made specifically for corn, so one customer says it’s “safer, faster, and more thorough than using a straight knife.”
Steven Raichlen Stainless Steel Corn Basket
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This grilling tool keeps your corn in place so it doesn’t roll around on the grill while you cook. The durable stainless steel cage holds up to four ears of corn at a time, withstands high temperatures, and will last for years. Plus, shoppers report that the soft-grip handles are long enough to make it easy to flip corn without burning your hands, and they’re easy to clean after use.
OXO Good Grips 8-Piece Cone Holder Set
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Protect your fingers from hot corn with this corn holder set from OXO. Each piece has two sharp prongs that slide into the cob and stay in place while you eat, and they have non-slip handles that make them easy to hold even when butter is dripping off your corn. Each set comes with eight corn holders (enough for four cobs) that can be snapped together in pairs for storage, saving space and protecting your fingers from sharp prongs.
Best Products Microwave Corn Steamer
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This vented steamer makes cooking corn in the microwave quick and easy. Simply add a tablespoon of water to the steamer, place the corn in the microwave and microwave for 3-5 minutes. This steamer fits two ears of corn. Although it’s specifically designed for corn, it’s also great for steaming potatoes. Many customers love this steamer so much that they’ve ordered a second one.
