Corn Dogs

Name: Corn Dogs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 hot dogs; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup milk; 1 egg, beaten; 6 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 8 wooden skewers; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup mustard

Classic fair-style corn dogs with a sweet cornmeal batter coating hot dogs, fried to golden perfection.

30 minMediumServes 8280 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerStovetopStandardAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

8 hot dogs
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
8 wooden skewers
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup mustard

Instructions

1

Pat 8 hot dogs dry with paper towels. Insert 8 wooden skewers into hot dogs, leaving enough skewer to use as a handle.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1 cup milk and 1 beaten egg, stirring until smooth.
3

Heat 6 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). The oil should be deep enough to fully submerge the corn dogs.
4

Dip each hot dog into the batter, coating completely. Allow excess batter to drip off.
5

Carefully lower battered hot dogs into hot oil, cooking 2-3 at a time. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally.
6

Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with 1/2 cup ketchup and 1/2 cup mustard.

Questions

Can I make Corn Dogs dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Corn Dogs gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Corn Dogs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Corn Dogs?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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