KARE in the Kitchen: Alicia's State Fair Corn Dog

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while maintaining texture.

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: turkey hot dogs

💰Cheaper: chicken hot dogs

Turkey hot dogs are lower in fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable.

Prepare the batter by mixing cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and eggs until combined.

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

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

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

Dip each hot dog into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.

Carefully place the battered hot dogs into the hot oil, frying in batches.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.

Remove corn dogs from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with mustard or ketchup.

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