These mini corn dogs are a fun and delicious snack perfect for parties or game day. Made with a simple cornmeal batter and hot dogs, they are easy to prepare and sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
This Mini Corn Dogs Recipe is straightforward and requires basic cooking techniques. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an extra tasty treat.
Easy Mini Corn Dogs Recipe
These mini corn dogs feature juicy hot dogs coated in a sweet and savory cornmeal batter, fried to golden perfection. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 8 hot dogs, cut in half
- Oil for frying
- Wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep pot or fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Skewer the Hot Dogs: Insert a wooden skewer into each hot dog half, leaving enough stick for easy handling.
- Coat the Hot Dogs: Dip each skewered hot dog into the cornmeal batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Fry the Corn Dogs: Carefully place the coated hot dogs into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy the mini corn dogs warm with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 16 mini corn dogs
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g