The Ultimate Game Day Snack: Mini Corn Dogs

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: chicken or turkey dogs

💰Cheaper: homemade sausage

Chicken or turkey dogs reduce fat content while homemade sausage can be more economical.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber, while polenta can be a less expensive alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while cake flour can be cheaper for those who bake often.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Prepare a deep fryer or a large pot with oil for frying, heating to 350°F.

In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together milk and eggs until well combined.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.

Insert wooden skewers into each hot dog, leaving enough handle for dipping.

Dip each skewered hot dog into the batter, coating evenly.

Carefully lower the battered hot dogs into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with mustard and ketchup for dipping.

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