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Homemade Corn Dogs

Crispy Homemade Corn Dogs Perfect for Family Fun Night

Enjoy Homemade Corn Dogs that are easy to make and perfect for family gatherings, bringing carnival fun to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 corn dogs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn Dog Batter
  • 1 cup Fine Yellow Corn Meal
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar/lemon juice
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Olive or Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Honey optional
For the Hot Dogs
  • 4 pieces Hot Dogs turkey, beef, or preferred type
For Frying
  • 2 quarts Peanut Oil or canola/vegetable oil
  • 4 pieces Sticks wooden skewers or popsicle sticks

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • thermometer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tall drinking glass
  • Slotted spoon
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Homemade Corn Dogs
  1. Pour 2-3 inches of peanut oil into a large pot or Dutch oven, heat to 350°F over medium-high heat using a thermometer.
  2. Pat dry the hot dogs to remove excess moisture and insert a wooden stick halfway into each hot dog.
  3. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; whisk until well mixed.
  4. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, olive oil, and honey until smooth.
  5. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just smooth, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Pour batter into a tall drinking glass for easy dipping.
  7. Dip each hot dog into the batter, coating it thoroughly before allowing excess to drip off.
  8. Seal the dipped corn dog in hot oil for about 5-7 seconds, then fully immerse it.
  9. Fry the corn dogs for about 3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
  10. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon, placing them on a wire rack to cool slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1corn dogCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup or spicy mayo for a delightful snack!

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