Irresistible Air Fryer Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken and Corn in 20 Minutes
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring juicy chicken and sweet corn, seasoned with Cajun spices and tossed in garlic butter, all cooked in an air fryer for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 28 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 ears of corn, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, Cajun seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Toss chicken thighs and corn in the butter mixture until fully coated.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip chicken, add corn pieces, and cook for another 8-10 minutes.
- Check internal temperature of chicken (165°F or 74°C). Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for milder or spicier flavor.
- Use fresh corn for best texture, but frozen works too.
- Let chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg