Easy Homemade Mini Corndogs Recipe

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.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup self-rising flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon table salt.

Mix the dry ingredients together by hand until smooth.

In another bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup milk and 1 egg until well combined.

Add the milk and egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix by hand until combined.

Cut turkey hot dogs into thirds.

Coat the hot dog pieces in cornstarch to help the batter stick.

Heat oil to 375°F.

Dip the cornstarch-coated hot dog pieces into the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry in batches, flipping occasionally until golden brown.

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