Description
This homemade corn dog recipe brings the taste of the fair right to your kitchen. Golden cornmeal batter coats juicy hot dogs, fried to crispy perfection. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for family snacks, parties, or game days. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and sides for a nostalgic treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 10–12 hot dogs
- Flour for dusting
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- Wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Pat hot dogs dry and insert skewers. Lightly dust with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg and milk (add honey if using).
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Batter should be thick.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each hot dog into batter, coating evenly, then fry in hot oil for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Drying hot dogs well and flour dusting helps batter stick.
- Maintain oil temperature for even cooking.
- Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the fryer.
- Customize the batter with spices or different hot dog varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American