Description
These Mini Corn Dogs are a fun and tasty appetizer, perfect for parties or a quick snack. They feature juicy hot dog pieces coated in a sweet, crispy cornmeal batter and fried to golden perfection. Ready in just over 20 minutes, these bite-sized treats combine classic flavors with an easy frying method for irresistible results.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs
- 1 (12-oz.) package hot dogs
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
Other
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Prepare Hot Dogs: Cut each hot dog in half, then carefully insert a lollipop stick into the cutoff end of each half. Pat the hot dogs dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the batter adheres well.
- Make Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed. In a separate liquid measuring cup, whisk the egg and whole milk together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined to form the batter.
- Heat Oil: Pour about 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), the optimal frying temperature for a crispy exterior.
- Batter and Fry: Dip each prepared hot dog into the batter, making sure it is fully coated. Lightly shake off excess batter before carefully lowering it into the hot oil. Fry each mini corn dog for about 3 minutes or until the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Using tongs, remove the mini corn dogs from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat the battering and frying process with the remaining hot dogs. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Drying the hot dogs before dipping prevents the batter from slipping off during frying.
- Maintaining oil temperature at 360ºF ensures even cooking and avoids greasy corn dogs.
- Serve with mustard, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to maintain consistent heat for frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini corn dog
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
