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Corn Dogs
This easy homemade Corn Dogs (アメリカンドッグ) recipe takes just minutes to make. They are a perfect snack for your summer BBQ and parties. Inspired by the Japanese drama Midnight Diner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 346 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine:
Japanese , American
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz Japanese Hotcake Mix (1 bag Morinaga Hotcake Mix; or use your favorite pancake mix or homemade pancake recipe for the batter; make sure the batter is thick, so you can coat the hot dogs well)
- 100 ml whole milk (½ cup minus 4 tsp)
- 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell)
- 4 hot dogs/sausages
- 3 cups neutral oil (for deep-frying)
For Serving
- ketchup
- mustard
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Depending on size of the 4 hot dogs/sausages, cut each hot dog in half or two-thirds (save the remaining one-third to make mini corn dogs).
- Insert a chopstick or a lollipop stick into the sliced end of each hot dog.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell) and 100 ml whole milk (½ cup minus 4 tsp).
- Add 5.3 oz Japanese Hotcake Mix and whisk well.
- Fill a large heavy pot, Dutch oven, or deep fryer with 3–4 inches of oil (or enough oil to submerge the hot dogs, about 3 cups neutral oil). Heat the oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 320–340ºF (160–170ºC). I use this instant read thermometer.
- Pour the batter into a tall glass. Dip each hot dog into the batter, turning until completely coated. Let any excess batter drip off so that the hot dog is coated evenly.
- Lower the hot dog into the hot oil. Immediately repeat with another hot dog. Cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Make sure to turn the corn dogs so that they get even color.
- Transfer to a paper-towel-lined tray or wire rack. Working in batches of 2, repeat with remaining hot dogs and batter. Serve the corn dogs immediately with ketchup and mustard.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
527mg
(22%)
Potassium
195mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
207IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 207IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.