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Homemade Corn Dogs

Homemade Corn Dogs

We recommend using a high quality hot dog for the best results. Looking for the words “all beef” on the packaging generally indicates a higher quality hot dog. Choose a hot dog that you like. You can make corn dogs using any shape of hot dog as well so you can choose long and skinny, or the short and fat kind. It’s all about your personal taste preferences.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 8 hot dogs
  • Popsicle or craft sticks
  • 1-quart vegetable oil, for frying

Method
 

  1. Heat your vegetable oil in a large pot to 350 degrees.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Use a whisk to beat in the egg and milk.
  4. Insert the popsicle or craft sticks into each hot dog leaving enough of the stick showing to create a handle. Pat each hot dog dry with a paper towel.
  5. Transfer batter to a tall drinking glass for easy dipping. Dip each hot dog into the batter, covering the hot dog completely. After dipping, put immediately into the hot oil to fry.
  6. Fry each dog until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per corndog. Put on paper towels to drain.
  7. Tips and tricks:
  8. • Make sure the oil is heated to 350 degrees before adding the corn dogs. This will ensure they cook evenly and get crispy.
  9. • Use a tall drinking glass to make dipping the hot dogs into the batter easier.
  10. • Pat the hot dogs dry with a paper towel before dipping them in the batter. This will help the batter stick better.
  11. • Don't overcrowd the pot when frying. This will cause the temperature of the oil to drop and the corn dogs won't cook evenly.
  12. • Serve the corn dogs with your favorite dipping sauce. Ketchup, mustard, and ranch are popular choices.
  13. Conclusion:
  14. Homemade corn dogs are a fun and delicious snack that everyone will love. With this easy recipe, you can make them in the comfort of your own home. Whether you're having a backyard BBQ or a family movie night, these corn dogs are sure to be a hit. So grab some hot dogs, fire up the oil, and get cooking!
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Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.