The Recipe · No.830 · Creamed Corn

Creamed Corn, and Where to Source It

After you cut the kernels off, scrape the bare cob hard with the back of the knife. That starchy corn milk is what thickens the cream and deepens the corn flavor, so you need far less cream than you would think.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineAmerican
Cook it with
One-pot
Can you make Creamed Corn in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Sweet corn
Kernels cut fresh and the cobs scraped for their milk. In-season corn is best. Fresh, bought local.
6 ears
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Cream
Just enough to loosen the corn milk into a sauce. A cream-line dairy is richest.
1/2 cup
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Butter
To glaze the kernels in the skillet. A good butter is best.
2 tbsp
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Sugar
A pinch only if the corn is past its peak.
1 tsp
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Salt and pepper
To balance the sweetness. A fine sea salt and fresh pepper.
to taste
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Part Two
The Method
  1. Cut and scrapeCut the kernels off, then scrape the cobs hard for the milk.
  2. Cook the cornMelt butter and cook the kernels, cob milk, salt, and pepper a few minutes.
  3. Add creamStir in the cream and a pinch of sugar.
  4. ThickenSimmer until the cream thickens and clings to the corn.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Skillet · Chef's knife · Mixing bowl

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