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Corn Dogs

A classic American street food at fairs and amusement parks, corn dog is a hot dog dipped in a cornmeal-based batter, deep fried and served on a stick.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 corn dogs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1½ tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 16 sausages
  • vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Equipment
  • Wooden skewers (about 5 to 6 inches/15cm long)

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or wide frying pan to 350F/180C.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  3. Make a well in the center and pour the beaten egg, buttermilk (or milk) and baking soda. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
  4. Dry sausages with paper towels so that the batter sticks.
  5. Insert a wooden stick into the end of each sausage.
  6. Dip the sausage in the batter one at a time, shaking off excess.
  7. Fry 2 to 3 sausages at a time in hot oil until golden brown.
  8. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.