Wingstop Cajun Corn Recipe
Crispy, bite-sized pieces of corn on the cob coated in a flavorful homemade Cajun butter seasoning, air-fried to golden perfection. This Wingstop-inspired Cajun Corn recipe is a deliciously spicy and buttery snack or side dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Corn
- 6 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
- Oil spray (olive oil or avocado oil)
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 corn cob thoroughly. Cut each ear into 3-4 bite-sized pieces (about 1.5 inches each) to ensure they cook evenly and are easy to eat.
- Arrange in Air Fryer Basket: Place the corn pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray them with olive or avocado oil to promote crisping during cooking.
- Preheat and First Cook: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F if your model requires preheating. Cook the corn for 5 minutes to start the roasting process.
- Flip and Cook Again: Flip the corn pieces in the basket to cook evenly on all sides. Spritz the newly exposed side with oil and cook for an additional 5 minutes at 400°F.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking the corn for another 1-2 minutes per side, flipping as needed until all sides are golden brown and slightly crispy, totaling about 13-14 minutes of cooking time.
- Melt Butter and Mix Seasoning: While the corn cooks, melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large bowl using the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Whisk in the Cajun seasoning along with paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, dried parsley, thyme, oregano, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and cracked black pepper until the butter mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Toss Corn in Cajun Butter: Transfer the hot, cooked corn directly from the air fryer into the bowl with the Cajun butter. Toss well to ensure every bite-sized piece is evenly coated. Use a spoon or basting brush to help the seasoning coat the crevices of the corn.
- Serve: Serve the Wingstop Cajun Corn warm, ideally with ranch dressing on the side for dipping to complement the spicy, buttery flavors.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount depending on your preferred spiciness level.
- Use olive or avocado oil as a healthy option for spraying the corn before air frying.
- Ensure even cutting of corn pieces for uniform cooking.
- If your air fryer model doesn’t require preheating, skip that step but monitor cooking time closely.
- Butter can be substituted with a dairy-free alternative to make it lactose-free.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor as the corn can lose crispness if left too long.
Keywords: Cajun corn, air fryer corn, Wingstop style corn, spicy corn side dish, buttery Cajun corn
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