The “Cute” $10 Amazon Gadget That Instantly Strips Corn (It Literally Takes Only Seconds!)

As a Midwestern girl, I’m no stranger to corn. Spotting ears of fresh corn in the grocery store is always a sure sign of summer, and corn is always a staple when it comes to backyard barbecues and family dinners all throughout the warmer months.

While it’s always fun to enjoy an ear of corn straight from the cob (grilled and slathered in butter, of course), I like to find an array of ways to eat corn this time of year. That often means removing the corn from the cob and using the kernels in other recipes. I love making an old-fashioned corn pudding as a side dish, or even adding corn to a fresh and colorful summer salsa.

I have tried everything to strip the kernels quickly, efficiently, and without making an epic mess. But somehow, little kernels always fly all over the countertop and even end up on the floor. While the cooking and eating is fun, the cleanup is a hassle. 

I stumbled upon the cleverly designed Chef’n Corn Stripper last year and decided to give it a try. At under $10, the price point was low enough to test it out without too much of an investment, and it was a small tool, so it would comfortably fit in my gadget drawer without taking up a lot of room. Plus, it looks like corn and is just so cute! 

I took to this ingenious little tool right away, it’s that good! Simply insert a corncob through the middle of the tool, and rotate while pressing downward to strip the kernels in one fell swoop. With this method, I can strip whole cobs of corn safely with one combined twisting and pushing motion. I also appreciate that the corn stripper is easy and safe to hold while it makes quick work of corncobs, and has a textured surface for a secure grip. 

The magic is in the serrated stainless steel blades within the middle of the corn stripper, which means you don’t need much force to remove the kernels. Instead of messing with a big scary knife and watching corn kernels fly everywhere, they fall gently onto a bowl and are ready to use in seconds. Once you’re done, just rinse the corn stripper with water or drop it into the top rack of your dishwasher.

I didn’t expect to feel so much joy toward a corn stripper, and the $10 investment has definitely paid off for such a gadget. This tool will definitely be getting a ton of use in my kitchen this summer!

Buy: Chef’n Cob Corn Stripper, $9.99