Mini Corn Dogs
Mini Corn Dogs are a homemade twist on the fairground classic, made with juicy hot dog bites dipped in a sweet cornmeal batter and fried until golden and crispy. Perfect for parties, game days, or family snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 mini corn dogs (6–8 servings)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
2 TBS honey
1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 TBS sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
10 hot dogs, cut into thirds
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and honey until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until a thick batter forms.
- Cut hot dogs into thirds, pat dry, and insert toothpicks or small skewers.
- Dip hot dog pieces into batter, coating completely.
- Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve immediately with ketchup, mustard, or favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Use cheese-filled hot dogs for extra indulgence.
Add cayenne or smoked paprika for spice.
Substitute turkey dogs or chicken sausages for a lighter version.
Add extra honey and serve with honey mustard for a sweeter twist.
Freeze after cooling, then reheat directly from frozen in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mini corn dogs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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