Mini Corn Dogs Recipe by Tasty
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 5 hot dogs
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 qt vegetable oil
for frying
Directions
- 1
In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
- 2
Then add the egg and milk. Stir until batter is smooth with no lumps and chill in refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- 3
Cut the hot dogs into ⅓ pieces and coat in flour to help batter to stick to the dogs.
- 4
Preheat oil to 350ºF (180ºC).
- 5
Dunk flour battered hot dogs into corn dog batter by using a fork. Make sure to fully coat the dogs before frying in the oil.
- 6
Fry at 350ºF (180ºC) for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. For even cooking use a slotted steel spoon or a pair of tongs to rotate the floating corn dogs.
- 7
Dry off excess oil with paper towels.
- 8
Serve with side of veggies or fruit.
- 9
Enjoy!
Mini Corn Dogs Recipe by Tasty
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About this Recipe
Get ready to transform your next movie night or casual gathering with these delightful Mini Corn Dogs. This recipe makes kid-friendly bites that are incredibly easy to prepare, bringing a fun, carnival classic right into your home without any fuss.
What makes these Mini Corn Dogs a must-make? The genius lies in their small size; you simply cut hot dogs into thirds and coat them, meaning no skewers required! This streamlined approach, combined with a quick frying time, makes them a perfect snack that’s as easy as it is delicious. The simple batter, made from a blend of cornmeal and flour, ensures a perfectly balanced, savory-sweet coating every time.
You'll bite into a perfectly golden, crispy exterior, giving way to a soft, slightly sweet cornmeal coating that beautifully envelops a savory, juicy hot dog center. The initial dusting of flour helps the simple batter adhere perfectly, ensuring a consistent and delicious shell. Each miniature bite offers that classic corn dog comfort in a convenient, dippable form, making them an ideal choice for easy snacking or a fun appetizer.
While the core recipe delivers that irresistible classic flavor, the real fun comes in the serving! You can offer a variety of dipping sauces like traditional ketchup and mustard, tangy BBQ sauce, or even a zesty honey-mustard. Let everyone customize their mini corn dog experience with their favorite accompaniments.
These mini corn dogs are the ultimate party appetizer or a playful addition to any game day or movie marathon. Arrange them artfully on a platter with bowls of your chosen condiments for an inviting and irresistible spread that disappears fast.