Description
This Wingstop Cajun Corn copycat recipe delivers bold flavors with a buttery, spicy kick! Air-fried to golden perfection, these bite-sized corn pieces are tossed in a homemade Cajun butter seasoning, making them a perfect snack or side dish. Serve with ranch dressing for the ultimate dipping experience. Try this easy dinner recipe for a flavorful and delicious homemade dish!
Ingredients
Scale
Corn:
- 6 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
- Oil spray (olive oil or avocado oil)
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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
- Husk and clean each corn cob thoroughly. Cut each ear into 3-4 bite-sized pieces (about 1.5 inches each).
- Place corn in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (if required by your model) and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip the corn, spritz the underside with oil, and cook for another 5 minutes at 400°F.
- Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown, rotating as needed (total cook time: ~13-14 minutes).
- In a large bowl, melt butter in the microwave (about 10-15 seconds). Whisk in Cajun seasoning until smooth.
- Transfer hot corn from the air fryer to the bowl of Cajun butter. Toss well to coat evenly, using a spoon or basting brush to get into crevices.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, increase cook time by a few minutes.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control spice level.
- This recipe works well with frozen corn on the cob (thaw first).
- If you don’t have an air fryer, bake at 425°F for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg