Description
These Mini Corn Dogs are a fun and delicious snack, featuring hot dogs coated in a sweet and crispy cornmeal batter, fried to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, game days, or an easy appetizer, these bite-sized treats combine classic flavors with a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
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 and firmly insert a lollipop stick into the cut end of each piece. Pat the hot dogs dry thoroughly using 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. In a separate liquid measuring cup, whisk the egg and whole milk together, then pour it into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined to form a smooth batter.
- Heat Oil: Pour 4 inches of vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot and attach a deep-fry thermometer. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 360°F (182°C), which is the optimal temperature for frying.
- Fry Mini Corn Dogs: Dip each prepared hot dog into the batter to coat completely, then lightly shake off any excess batter. Carefully lower the coated hot dog into the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes or until the exterior is golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to transfer the fried corn dog to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat the process with remaining hot dogs.
- Serve: Serve the mini corn dogs immediately while hot and crispy for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Drying the hot dogs well before battering helps the batter stick better.
- Maintain the oil temperature at 360ºF for even frying and to avoid greasy corn dogs.
- Use fresh oil and a heavy-bottomed pot for safer and more consistent frying.
- Serve these mini corn dogs with your favorite dipping sauces like mustard, ketchup, or honey mustard for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini corn dog
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
