Wingstop Cajun Corn
In this recipe, we'll remake Wingstop Cajun Fried Corn - cajun-spiced, buttery, bite-sized corn on the cob that's perfect for dipping in ranch. Instead of deep frying in oil, we'll be air frying until golden and tender, then tossing in a delicious cajun butter.
Servings: 18 pieces
Ingredients
- 6 corn ears
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- oil spray olive oil or avocado oil
Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more if you like heat
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Husk and thoroughly clean each corn cob. Divide into 3-4 bite-sized pieces (depending on the length of the corn) to create 1.5-inch pieces of corn.
- Place the corn into an air fryer basket in a single layer. Spritz the corn with oil.
- Cook on the air fryer setting at 400 degrees (preheat first if your model requires it) for 5 minutes.
- Flip, spritz the underside with oil, and cook for an additional 5 minutes at 400 degrees. You may need an additional 1-2 minutes on each side to ensure a golden brown color. Mine took 13-14 minutes in total, rotating a few times throughout the cooking time.
- Heat butter in a large bowl in the microwave until mostly melted, about 10-15 seconds from room temperature. Add in the cajun seasoning and whisk until smooth.
- Add the corn directly from the air fryer into the large bowl of melted seasoned butter. Use a large spoon to toss them evenly to coat on all sides. It can be helpful to use a basting brush to get in the crevices of the corn.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
To store this corn, allow it to cool fully. Then place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
To reheat, simply place the corn pieces in a microwave-safe dish and heat in 30-second increments until warmed through. I like to brush it with a little butter to bring it back to life.