How to Microwave Corn-on-the-Cob 🌽 This is our favorite way to cook corn for tender, juicy, silk-free ears every time. 1. Place corn on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave one ear for 4 minutes and add 2 minutes for each additional ear. 2. Use oven mits or a thick kitchen towel to remove the corn from the mcirowave (the plate will be hot). Allow the corn to cool for just a minute or two; any longer and the silks may stick to the corn. 3. Use a sharp knife to cut the stalk end, which is opposite o