Fried Cajun Corn On The Cob – Wingstop Style

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This recipe is based on one of the most popular sides at the Wingstop Restaurant, the cajun fried corn. The buttery corn is deep fried then mixed with their signature cajun seasoning and served with their famous fry seasoning! Talk about over the top delicious! 

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• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Prep Level: Beginner +

Ingredient Notes

• Corn – Fresh cob of corn cut in smaller pieces is the best! It has such a great fresh sweet taste and crunchy texture. If it’s not readily available, frozen mini corns will work.
• Oil – Wingstop fries everything in soybean oil including their chicken wings and fried corn. A better option is any type of vegetable oil or canola oil which are a bit more healthier and have a high smoke point. I do not recommend using olive oil.
• Spices – The signature cajun seasoning used in this recipe is basically made up of simple ingredients that most of us have in our pantry and can adjust the amounts of each to your liking. You can also use a pre mixed cajun seasoning such as Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning or Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning.
• Butter – Unsalted butter is used since there is salt in the seasoning mix. You can use salted butter or even vegan butter.
• Dipping Sauces – Wingstop serves the corn with their fry seasoning. They offer a variety of sauces you can order on the side. The most popular dipping sauce for corn is their Ranch Dressing, which is what I prefer and have shared the recipe below, it’s delicious!

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Remove all the outer leaves (husks)  and pull off all the fibers (strings). Rinse the cobs and pat dry with paper towels. Cut each ear of corn into pieces creating mini corn cobs.

• Whisk together all the spices in a small mixing bowl.
• In a separate small bowl, melt the butter.

• Pour oil into a deep pot with a heavy bottom. If you have a candy / deep fryer thermometer, attach it to the side of the pot making sure that the bottom tip is midway into the oil (see Top Tip).
• Heat the oil over medium heat. Once the oil reaches 350° degrees, use heat resistant tongs and carefully add pieces of corn (depending on the size of your pot) into the hot oil.
• Cook the corn cobs for a few minutes or until they are a light golden brown and the edges of the kernels appear slightly crispy. The corn will have to be cooked in batches.

• Remove the cobs from the oil using tongs and allow the excess oil to drain off.

• Place the fried corn in a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted butter over the corn and toss the pieces until they coated. Add the cajun spice mix over the buttery corn and toss well.
• Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or seasoning.

Laura Belle’s Tip

If you don’t have a candy / deep fry thermometer, add a single kernel of corn into the oil. If it pops up to the surface, the oil is hot enough to fry the corn.

What to Serve with Fried Cajun Corn

• Burgers
• Chicken wings – The Best Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
• Hot dogs 
• Brisket
• Chicken Burgers – Homemade Crispy Zinger Style Chicken Burger – Because who doesn’t love dipping sauce?

Wingstop Style Ranch Dressing Recipe

• 1 packet of ranch seasoning
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Mix all together in a bowl and dip away!

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Yield: 4 servings

Fried Cajun Corn On The Cob – Wingstop Style

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This recipe is based on one of the most popular sides at the Wingstop Restaurant, the cajun fried corn.

The buttery corn is deep fried then mixed with their signature cajun seasoning and served with their famous fry seasoning!

Talk about crazy over the top delicious! 

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 fresh ears of corn
• 3 to 4 cups vegetable oil – for frying corn
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter – melted

Instructions

1. Remove all the outer leaves (husks) and pull off all the fibers.
2. Rinse the cobs and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Cut each ear of corn into 3 to 4 pieces creating mini corn cobs.
4. Pour about 4 to 5 inches (3 to 4 cups depending on the size of the pot you are using) of oil into a deep pot with a heavy bottom. If you have a candy / deep fryer thermometer, attach it to the side of the pot making sure that the bottom tip is midway into the oil. (See Top Tip) 
5. Heat the oil to 350 degrees over medium heat.
6. While the oil is heating, prepare the spice mix by whisking together the spices in a small mixing bowl and set aside. 
7. Once the oil reaches 350 F, use heat resistant tongs and carefully add 3 to 5 pieces of corn (depending on the size of your pot) into the hot oil. If the oil starts to spatter out of the pot, cover the pot with a grease spatter guard.
8. Cook until the corn cobs are a light golden brown and the edges of the kernels appear slightly crispy.
9. Remove the cobs from the oil using tongs and allow the excess oil to drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. 
10. Place the fried corn in a large mixing bowl.
11. Pour the melted butter over the corn and toss the pieces until they coated.
12. Add the cajun spice mix over the buttery corn and toss well with a large mixing spoon or rubber spatula.
13. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or seasoning.

Notes

Helpful Tools and Equipment

• Small mixing bowl
• Large mixing bowl
• Deep pot with a heavy bottom
• Grease splatter guard
• Heat resistant tongs
• Candy / deep fry thermometer
• Paper towels
• Baking sheet
• Large sharp kitchen knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cup
• Measuring spoons
• Rubber spatula

Wingstop Style Ranch Dressing

• 1 packet of ranch seasoning
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• Mix all together in a bowl and dip away!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 6010Total Fat: 665gSaturated Fat: 105gTrans Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 528gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 279mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 4gSugar: 7gProtein: 6g

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