Cajun Corn On The Cob Recipe (Grilled, Baked, or Air Fryer)
Roasted Cajun corn on the cob is easy to make in the comfort of your home. Perfectly cooked corn is dipped in a creamy-cajun-mayo sauce, sprinkled with salty crumbled cheese, and is the best choice for large summer parties. use one of my 3 methods to make it!
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoon mayonnaise, i used vegan mayo
- ⅓ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1 ½ teaspoon cajun spice
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- ½ cup feta or cotija, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chipotle or chili powder, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Oil and spices. Whisk olive oil, half of the cajun spice, half of the paprika spice, garlic and onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Place each cob on a piece of foil. Brush each corn generously with the mixture. Wrap the corn in foil. If you have extra oil-spices mixture left, you can brush the corn later, right before brushing with the mayo sauce.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 425 F. If you like the corn soft, remove it from the oven after 30 minutes, brush it with more oil-spice mixture, and bake another 20-25 minutes until the kernels are tender.
- Prepare the mayo sauce while the Cajun corn is baking. In a small bowl, mix the mayo, sour cream, leftover cajun and paprika, lime juice (or squeeze it later directly on the corn as needed), salt, and pepper to taste.
- Take the corn out of the oven. Let it cool slightly. Brush it with the leftover oil mixture (optional) and mayo mix all over it. You can enjoy it as it is or follow the grilling instructions below.
- Tip: If you're looking to get the corn slightly charred without using a grill, a grill pan is a great choice. Transfer the baked corn to a lightly greased grill pan and grill all sides until charred. Just be careful not to overcook it!
- Before serving, sprinkle the corn with parsley, add crumbled feta or cotija cheese, and add more cajun seasoning. Serve warm!
NOTES
- How to Grill Corn on The Cob: Begin by soaking the corn in warm water for 15-20 minutes. Then, oil the grates and place the cobs directly on the grill. Grill them until all sides are slightly charred, which usually takes about 20 minutes.
- How To Air Fry Cajun Corn: You can cook Cajun corn on the cob easily with an air fryer. Just preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and put the seasoned corn in the basket. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until it's tender and a bit charred. When it's done, take it out carefully and serve it hot. Enjoy your tasty Cajun Corn on the Cob!
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
NUTRITION
Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1099IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 1mg
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