Trim off the stalk flush with the base and cut in half if you want smaller portions. Leave the husks on, just removing the silk if there is a lot.
Place ears on the trivet of your instant pot, standing upright if possible, but it won’t hurt them to lay down.
Add 1.5 cups of water in a 6-quart Instant Pot or 2 cups in an 8-quart.
Set the pressure valve to Sealing and the timer to 3 minutes on High Pressure. When finished, you can either Quick Release - be aware of the hot steam - or just allow a Natural Release.
When cool enough to handle, remove the husks and serve with your favorite proteins, some butter, salt/pepper/ seasoning to taste.
You can also cook ahead and use in dishes like corn salsa, summer corn salad, or a fun side dish of air fryer corn ribs!