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Homemade Mini Corn Dog

Crispy, sweet, and utterly irresistible mini corn dogs made from scratch in just 25 minutes. Hot dog pieces dipped in a perfectly seasoned cornmeal batter and fried until golden brown. These bite-sized treats are perfect for snacking, parties, and kid-friendly meals.

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 yellow cornmeal
  • 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 hot dogs
  • 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

  • The key to irresistible mini corn dogs lies in the batter. Follow these simple steps for the perfect consistency and flavor:
  • Keep ingredients separate until the last minute: Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
  • Combine just before dipping: This prevents the batter from becoming too thick or activating the baking powder too early.
  • Look for ribbon consistency: The perfect batter should coat the back of a spoon and fall off in thick ribbons.
  • Temperature matters: Cold hot dogs and room-temperature batter create 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 (6%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

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.