Description
Deliciously crispy, bite-sized mini corndogs that are perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 package hot dogs
- Wooden skewers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Your Station: Set up a frying station with a large pot or deep skillet. Pour in enough oil for frying, about 2-3 inches deep, and heat it on medium-high to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Your Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the milk. Combine with the dry ingredients.
- Skewer the Hot Dogs: Cut hot dogs into halves or thirds and skewer each piece with wooden sticks.
- Coat the Hot Dogs: Dip each hot dog skewer into the batter, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Fry ‘Em Up: Place the skewered hot dogs into the hot oil, frying in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain and Cool: Transfer the cooked mini corndogs to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess oil.
- Repeat: Continue frying in batches until all are cooked.
Notes
Serve mini corndogs with a variety of dipping sauces and garnished with fresh veggies for added color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini corndog
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: mini corndogs, snack, party food, game day, nostalgic recipe