Description
Homemade corn dogs bring the carnival to your kitchen with their crispy, golden-brown exterior and a deliciously savory hot dog center. Perfect for backyard barbecues or game day gatherings, these easy-to-make treats promise to delight family and friends alike. With a sweet cornmeal batter that encases your favorite hot dogs, every bite is a nostalgic trip down memory lane—ideal for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 hot dogs (beef or turkey)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs and gradually add milk. Combine this with the dry ingredients until you achieve a thick batter.
- Heat the oil: In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Dip the hot dogs: Insert wooden sticks into each hot dog and dip them in the batter until fully coated.
- Fry: Carefully lower each battered hot dog into the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain and serve: Remove from oil with tongs and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 corn dog (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg