Description
These Mini Corn Dogs are a fun and delicious snack featuring juicy hot dogs coated in a sweet and crispy cornmeal batter, perfect for parties or a quick treat. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they are easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Hot Dogs
- 1 (12-oz.) package hot dogs
- lollipop sticks
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Batter
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare Hot Dogs: Cut each hot dog in half, then insert a lollipop stick into the cut end of each hot dog. Thoroughly dry the hot dogs with paper towels to ensure batter sticks well.
- Make Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate liquid measuring cup, whisk the egg and milk together, then pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spoon or spatula until just combined to form the batter.
- Heat Oil: Pour 4 inches of vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot. Attach a deep-fry thermometer and heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 360ºF (182ºC). Prepare a plate lined with paper towels for draining.
- Dip and Fry: Dip each prepared hot dog into the batter, making sure it is completely coated. Lightly shake off any excess batter, then carefully lower it into the hot oil. Fry each mini corn dog for about 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the cooked corn dogs with a slotted spoon or tongs and transfer them to the paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining hot dogs. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Drying the hot dogs before dipping them in batter helps the batter adhere better.
- Maintain the oil temperature at 360ºF for perfectly crispy corn dogs.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot for even heat distribution when frying.
- Serve with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.
- Use fresh lollipop sticks or wooden skewers for easy handling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American