Cajun Fried Corn on the Cob

Freshly fried corn on the cob with Cajun seasoning ready to enjoy

The perfect addition to your all-time favorite gameday recipes! Sweet corn soaked in buttermilk, coated with a highly-seasoned cornmeal and flour mixture, and then fried to perfection is amazing. Serve it with ranch dressing for a delicious Cajun treat!

Course Side

Cuisine American, Southern

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 241kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

4 ears fresh sweet corn on the cob, remove the husks and silk and cut in half crosswise
2½ cups buttermilk
¼ cup cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Place the corn in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over it.
Let the corn soak in the buttermilk for 30 minutes.
Next, mix the cornmeal, flour, Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Remove corn one at a time from buttermilk, and thoroughly coat with the seasoned flour mixture.
Then carefully place the corn in the heated oil using tongs, 3-4 pieces at a time. Don't overcrowd the pan.
Fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Then, place the fried corn onto a paper-towel-lined plate to soak up the excess oil.
Garnish with parsley and serve with ranch dressing.

Notes

If using frozen corn on the cob, make sure to thaw your corn first.
If you don't have buttermilk, make your own with this buttermilk recipe.
You can absolutely use a deep fryer for this recipe. If you don't have one, use a deep pot and make sure you have at least 3-4 inches of oil.
Ensure the oil is at least 375℉/190℃. If the oil isn't hot enough, the corn will soak it up and become greasy.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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