Roasting frozen corn in the oven is an easy way to prepare a large batch of delicious oven roasted corn for hot dips, salads, and side dishes.
There's this fabulous hot corn dip I'll be sharing later this week, and to make it you need roasted corn. Well, my grocery store was out of fresh corn. I think I circled the produce section at least three times looking for it.
Not to be deterred, I figured there was a plan B for roasting corn when fresh corn was not an option. And I was right! You can whip up a batch of oven roasted corn using frozen corn kernels and it's easy as pie!
I found lots of recipes for roasting corn in the oven but those oven roasted corn recipes were all about whole ears of corn. I was looking for a way to roast corn kernels in the oven—more specifically, roasting frozen corn kernels.
I couldn't believe how easy it was to roast frozen corn kernels in the oven. All you do is toss the frozen corn with some extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and paprika, spread the frozen corn on a baking sheet lined with heavy-duty foil, and then bake for 20 to 30 minutes until those frozen corn kernels are nice and sweet and slightly toasted.
When figuring out how to roast frozen corn in the oven, I decided to triple the batch because I wanted to use those oven roasted corn kernels in the hot corn dip appetizer and as a salad mix-in for my 5-minute southwest BLT chicken salad.
Doesn't that oven roasted corn sound absolutely delightful in that southwest salad? I bet it would also be yummy in this wild rice salad with avocado and toasted pecans. Mmm...
If you're going to roast frozen corn in the oven and want to double or triple the batch like I did, plan on extra oven time. For a triple batch (about a 30-ounce bag of frozen corn kernels), it took at least 40 minutes.
I'm thinking next time I'll put the frozen corn on two pans instead of one; I bet the change will help the corn to roast more quickly.
How to Roast Frozen Corn in the Oven (It's Easy!)
Roasting frozen corn in the oven is an easy way to prepare a large batch of delicious oven roasted corn for hot dips, salads, and side dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 (10.8-oz) package frozen sweet corn
- 1 T extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees; line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.
- Combine frozen corn, olive oil, sea salt, and paprika in a medium bowl; toss to coat evenly.
- Layer frozen corn onto baking sheet and spread evenly. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden and crunchy stirring occasionally.
- Note: If doubling or tripling the recipe, increase baking time by at least 10 to 15 minutes. Keep an eye on the corn so it doesn't burn!
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 144Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 530mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 3g
Adriana
Wow very good tips I learned a lot with this article as I have never roasted frozen corn before just fresh. But this is a lifesaver indeed when not having fresh corn available or in season.
Emily Hill
Yes! Such a great hack when you don't have fresh corn around!
Jillian
This is super helpful as fresh corn is hard to find at certain times of the year! Thank you for sharing!
Emily Hill
That's what I'm thinking! It's a great way to get the same result during the winter. (Or you can pick up a package of Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn, which I just say today... lol)
SHANIKA
There's nothing like an easy side dish! This roasted frozen corn recipe looks so good!
Emily Hill
It's definitely one of the easiest!
Dannii
I love an easy side dish and this looks perfect. We all love corn.
Emily Hill
It's always a winner in our family!
Valentina
This looks so sweet and juicy. So cool it roasts so well having been frozen. It wouldn't be summer without corn! :-)
Emily Hill
Agreed! Corn is one of my favorite summer veggies!
Kim - Today's Creative Life
What a great tip! Thank you!
Emily Hill
You're welcome!
Jessica
What?! I had no idea I could roast corn in the oven! This looks amazing. I can't wait to try it!
Emily Hill
Right?! Such a brilliant idea!
Kimberly
I'm a huge corn fan and this is a great idea!
Emily Hill
I love corn too so any new ways to eat it are fine by me!
Michael Wurm Jr
This is such a great idea! Looks delish!
xo Michael
Emily Hill
Thank you!
Kristyn Merkley
My family loves corn! I will have to try this!
Emily Hill
Yay! It was so good!
Abeer
This is so smart! i always have a bag of corn kernels in my freezer and can't wait to try this.
Emily Hill
Me too! OR a large Costco-sized bag of white corn. I bet that would taste good too!
Ann
Can you do this without the oil?
Emily Hill
You could try but the oil is what gives it kind of that brown, slightly crunchy exterior. Not sure how it would work without it!
Joan
Can I substitute frozen corn for fresh corn in a recipe that calls for baking zucchini, yellow squash, and salmon all in one
pot with an apricot glazed sauce over it. If so, should the corn be frozen or thawed?
thanks
Emily Hill
That is a really good question. I haven't tried that. The only thing I'd be concerned about is the amount of liquid. Frozen corn is going to have more liquid than fresh corn as it cooks. Maybe if you can thaw it and then pat dry it could work? Sorry I'm not more help!
Lorraine
Can you roast the corn this way and then reheat it?
Ivy
I wonder if I can do the same but without the oil. Should I cover it with foil for a while or just let it roast as it is? Thanks. Your pics are mouth-watering.👌🏻
Brenda
To turn this recipe into Mexican street corn, as soon as it comes out of the oven add 1/2 C Cotija or feta cheese crumbled, 1/4c mayo, 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2 t chili powder, 1 t fresh garlice…stir and serve.
Garlic and chili may be added to olive oil, salt, and paprika.