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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
4 frankfurters
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup polenta (cornmeal)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 beaten eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Place frankfurters on kitchen towel to dry.

2

Insert bamboo skewers into frankfurters.

3

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, polenta (cornmeal), salt, and baking powder; mix until combined.

4

Add beaten egg and half of the milk to the dry ingredients; stir initially.

5

Add the remaining milk and continue stirring until smooth.

6

Transfer the batter into a jug and place it in the fridge.

7

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium flame until hot.

8

Dip a frankfurter into the chilled batter, ensuring it is fully coated; use a tall glass to help with dipping.

9

Carefully place the coated frankfurter into the hot oil and let it fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

10

Remove from oil and drain on kitchen towel; repeat with remaining frankfurters.

11

Drizzle mustard on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingdipping

Equipment Needed

deep fryermixing bowlswhiskwooden stickstongspaper towels

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Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

Corn DogHot Dog on a Stick

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