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Homemade Mini Corn Dog
5 from 21 votes

Homemade Mini Corn Dog

These Homemade Mini Corn Dogs feature hot dog pieces coated in a yellow cornmeal batter that fries to a golden, crispy exterior. The batter combines cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder with milk and egg for a coating that is thick enough to cling well yet light enough to stay crunchy. The hot dogs are cut into thirds for bite-size serving, perfect as snacks or appetizers served with condiments.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cornmeal yellow
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 16 ounces hotdog
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Fill a medium-sized pot with enough oil to cover the bottom 4 inches of the pot in oil.
  2. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
  5. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture and stir until well blended.
  6. Cut hot dogs into thirds.
  7. Blot hot dogs with paper towels until they are dry.
  8. Dip hot dogs into the cornmeal mixture to coat the hot dogs with batter then shake to remove excess batter.
  9. Carefully drop the dipped hot dogs into the hot oil.
  10. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Serve with your favorite condiments.

Notes

  • Keep dry and wet ingredients separate until combining to ensure proper batter texture.
  • The batter should coat the spoon and fall off in thick ribbons for the right consistency.
  • Dry the hot dogs well before dipping to help the batter adhere.
  • Use room-temperature batter and cold hot dogs to achieve the best coating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 381mg (16%) Potassium 201mg (4%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189

% Daily Value*

Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 381mg 16%
Potassium 201mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.