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Homemade Corn Dogs

Homemade Corn Dogs: Irresistibly Crunchy with Honey Batter

Enjoy the nostalgic taste of Homemade Corn Dogs with a sweet honey batter that delivers a satisfying crunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 corn dogs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1 cup Fine Yellow Corn Meal Creates the batter's structure
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides binding and texture
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Helps batter rise
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Adds moisture; substitute with milk + vinegar if needed
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil Enriches the batter
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Infuses sweetness
Frying Ingredients
  • 8 pieces Hot Dogs Use your favorite type
  • 8 sticks Sticks For holding and cooking hot dogs
  • 2-3 inches Peanut Oil/Canola Oil For frying
Serving Ingredients
  • 1 cup Ketchup Classic condiment
  • 1 cup Mustard Adds tanginess

Equipment

  • Large deep pot
  • Thermometer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Slotted spoon
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare Your Oil: Heat oil to 350˚F in a large pot, monitoring with a thermometer.
  2. Dry and Insert Sticks into Hot Dogs: Pat hot dogs dry and insert sticks two-thirds of the way in.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Combine corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Whisk Together the Wet Ingredients: Mix buttermilk, egg, oil, and honey in a separate bowl.
  5. Dip Hot Dogs into the Batter: Coat each hot dog in batter, allowing excess to drip off.
  6. Fry the Corn Dogs: Fry for 3 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway.
  7. Cool and Serve: Drain on a wire rack and serve warm with ketchup and mustard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1corn dogCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep oil temperature at 340˚F to 360˚F for perfect frying. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for 2 months.

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