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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
12 hot dogs
12 wooden skewers
all-purpose flour
cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
sugar
1 egg
milk
vegetable oil

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

Cut 12 wooden skewers in half using kitchen scissors.

2

Lay a wet kitchen towel on the countertop for stability while chopping.

3

Cut the hot dogs in half using a sharp knife, aligning four at a time.

4

Pat dry the hot dogs with a kitchen paper towel.

5

Insert the skewers into the middle of each hot dog halfway.

6

In a bowl, add all-purpose flour and cornmeal.

7

Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and sugar to the bowl.

8

Whisk the dry ingredients until fully combined.

9

Add 1 egg and milk to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.

10

Check the batter consistency; it should be thick but not too thick. If too runny, add extra flour.

11

Place a frying pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil for frying.

12

Transfer the batter into a jug for easy pouring.

13

Check if the oil is hot enough by inserting a skewer; look for small bubbling.

14

Once the oil is ready, dip each hot dog into the batter, shaking off excess.

15

Carefully place the battered hot dogs into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.

16

Fry the corn dogs for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, checking that the batter cooks through.

17

Remove the corn dogs from the oil and shake off excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingdipping

Equipment Needed

kitchen scissorssharp knifewet kitchen towelbowlwhiskfrying panjug

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

Corn DogHot Dog on a Stick

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