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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.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Corn dogs, Hot Dog Recipes, Mini Corn Dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 189kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

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

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

Recipe Tips

The key to irresistible mini corn dogs lies in the batter. Follow these simple steps for the perfect consistency and flavor:
  1. Keep ingredients separate until the last minute: Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
  2. Combine just before dipping: This prevents the batter from becoming too thick or activating the baking powder too early.
  3. Look for ribbon consistency: The perfect batter should coat the back of a spoon and fall off in thick ribbons.
  4. Temperature matters: Cold hot dogs and room-temperature batter create the best coating.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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