Mini Corn Dogs Recipe

Now you too can make better than fair Corn Dog bites right in your own kitchen. These delicious dogs are easy, quick to come together, and they make great snacks.

Course main meal

Cuisine American

Keyword corn dog recipe, homemade corn dogs, how to make corn dogs, how to make mini corn dogs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 189kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 lb hot dogs
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
vegetable oil for frying or canola oil

Instructions

Cut the hot dogs in half and dry them thoroughly. Thread the hot dogs on to a popsicle stick or lollipop stick.
Whisk together the corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the egg and buttermilk and stir to combine. Pour the batter into a measuring cup or glass for ease in dipping the dogs. Let the batter sit for 15-20 minutes.
Heat 2 1/2 - 3 inches oil in dutch oven or heavy skillet to 375 degrees. Dip each hotdog into the batter and turn to coat. Then carefully put it right in the hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. For best taste results serve promptly.

Notes

Let the batter sit for about 15-20 minutes after mixing it.
Feel free to make full size corn dogs with the same recipe instructions just skip the step on cutting the hot dogs in half.
Make your own buttermilk by simply adding 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Be sure to purchase food grade popsicle sticks and or lollipop sticks. Craft sticks are not intended for use with recipes.
If you are having trouble getting the batter to stick roll the hot dogs in flour before dipping in the batter.
Working in small batches helps maintain a more consistent oil temperature as does using a heavy pan like a Dutch oven.
Fried foods are best cooked in oil that is 375 degrees. It can be tricky to maintain a constant temperature. Remember the oil temperature drops when you add food to it and increases when you take it out. So you have to bump it down a bit or up a bit when the time calls for it.

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