Description
Wingstop Cajun Corn is a flavorful and spicy air-fried corn dish coated in a buttery Cajun seasoning blend. Perfect as a savory snack or side dish, this recipe features juicy corn pieces that are crispy on the outside and packed with robust southern Cajun flavors, balanced with a slight smoky heat and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn
- 6 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
- Oil spray (olive oil or avocado oil), as needed
Cajun Butter Seasoning
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Husk and clean each ear of corn thoroughly. Cut each ear into 3-4 bite-sized pieces, each about 1.5 inches long, to ensure even cooking.
- Air Fry Corn – First Side: Place the corn pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the corn with oil to promote browning and prevent sticking. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if your model requires preheating. Cook the corn for 5 minutes.
- Air Fry Corn – Second Side: Flip the corn pieces to expose the other side. Spray the exposed side with oil and continue cooking for another 5 minutes at 400°F, allowing the kernels to begin browning evenly.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking the corn for an additional 1-2 minutes per side, rotating as needed to achieve a golden brown exterior. The total cooking time will be approximately 13-14 minutes, resulting in tender yet crispy corn pieces.
- Prepare Cajun Butter: In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Whisk in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, dried parsley, dried thyme, dried oregano, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and cracked black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Toss Corn with Cajun Butter: Transfer the hot corn pieces directly into the bowl with the Cajun butter mixture. Toss them thoroughly using a spoon or basting brush to ensure each piece is evenly coated, allowing the seasoning to settle into the crevices.
- Serve: Serve the Cajun corn warm, ideally accompanied by ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce for a creamy contrast to the spicy flavors.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your heat preference for a milder or spicier dish.
- Use fresh herbs where possible for enhanced flavor, though dried works well.
- Air fryer cook times might vary slightly based on your model; check for desired crispiness.
- To make it vegan, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and ensure Cajun seasoning does not contain animal products.
- For gluten-free, confirm all spices and seasonings have no gluten additives.
- Leftover Cajun corn can be refrigerated and reheated in the air fryer for best texture retention.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southern Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (~1 ear of corn pieces)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cajun corn, Wingstop style corn, air fryer corn, spicy corn side dish, Cajun seasoning corn, buttery Cajun corn
