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Easy HOMEMADE CORN DOGS Recipe | How to Make Delicious Corn Dogs

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Corn Dogs

Cultural Context

Corn dogs are a popular American street food, often found at fairs, carnivals, and sporting events. They consist of a hot dog coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep-fried until golden brown. The dish is believed to have originated in the 1920s, with various claims to its invention, making it a staple of American fast food culture.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
1.5 cups milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons honey
cornstarch
hot dogs
Crisco shortening
skewers

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: turkey or chicken hot dogs

Turkey or chicken hot dogs are lower in fat.

1

In a large bowl, add 2 cups of yellow cornmeal.

2

Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the bowl.

3

Mix in 2 tablespoons of baking powder.

4

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

5

Stir in 1/4 cup of white granulated sugar and whisk the dry ingredients together.

6

Pour in 1.5 cups of milk and add 2 lightly beaten eggs.

7

Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the mixture and blend everything together with a whisk.

8

Dry the hot dogs with a paper towel.

9

Roll each hot dog in cornstarch until fully covered.

10

Take a skewer and insert it into the center of the hot dog, pushing it all the way through to the other end.

11

Melt Crisco shortening in a pot and heat it to 350°F (175°C).

12

Fill a large cup with batter until it's three-quarters full.

13

Dip the cornstarch-covered hot dog into the batter, submerging it completely, then pull it out and let it drip.

14

Carefully place the coated hot dog into the hot oil, ensuring it doesn't stick to the bottom.

15

Fry the corn dog for about 2-3 minutes, rotating it occasionally until golden brown on all sides.

16

Remove the corn dog from the oil and place it on a wire rack over a sheet pan lined with foil to drain excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingdipping

Equipment Needed

large bowlwhiskpotskewerspaper towelswire racksheet panthermometer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

Corn DogHot Dog on a Stick

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