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Corn Dog Recipe

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 corn dogs 1x
  • Category: Snack, Main Course
  • Method: Deep Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Classic Corn Dogs are a delicious fair-style treat you can make at home! Juicy hot dogs are coated in a sweet and fluffy cornmeal batter, then fried to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, game days, or a fun family dinner.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Corn Dogs:

  • 8 hot dogs (beef, chicken, or your favorite)
  • 8 wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for the batter)
  • 1–2 quarts vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Hot Dogs:
    • Pat hot dogs dry with paper towels. This helps the batter stick better.
    • Insert a wooden skewer into each hot dog, leaving enough for a handle.

  1. Make the Batter:
    • In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
    • In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, honey, and vegetable oil until smooth.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
    • Pour the batter into a tall glass to make dipping easier.

  1. Heat the Oil:
    • In a large, deep pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
    • The oil should be deep enough to fully submerge the corn dogs.

  1. Dip and Fry:
    • Dip each hot dog into the batter, turning to coat evenly. Let excess batter drip off.
    • Carefully lower the battered hot dog into the hot oil.
    • Fry 2-3 corn dogs at a time for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
    • Rotate them occasionally for even cooking.

  1. Drain and Serve:
    • Transfer cooked corn dogs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
    • Serve immediately with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.

 



Notes

  • Keep Batter Cold: A cold batter helps the coating stick better and fry up crispier.
  • Avoid Overcrowding: Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature consistent.
  • Reheating Tip: Reheat corn dogs in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.