We all love hand-dipped corn dogs at fairs, carnivals, and of course at Disneyland. However, some of our favorite foods like churros and chicken waffles are so easy to prepare at home! So, if you are looking for a fun, family-friendly recipe then these corn dogs will do wonders for you.
According to history, corn dogs were first introduced by German Texans during the 1920s. Firstly, it was made as a sausage rolled in cornbread batter and then fried. After many years, sticks were used and added to corn dogs as a unique food-holding tool that have made them modern-day classics.
Delicious and Crunchy Corn Dogs at Home!
Coming to this corn dog recipe, no one can say no to these crispy, slightly sweet, and perfectly fried corn dogs! With this recipe, you will wonder how easy they are to make at home. The batter fries up quickly and is super crispy – just like a good corn dog should be! This recipe will make you a kid once again who always wanted to eat corn dogs at the local fair.
Plus, you can make them for parties as it is surely going to be a crowd-pleaser due to its flavorful taste and crunchy texture. The cornbread-like batter is light and tasty with an addition of honey to make it a little sweet. Nothing will beat this freshly straight from the fryer and into your mouth corn dog!
So, let’s see how you can make this crunchy, crispy recipe at home.
Quick Stats
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 corn dogs
Ingredients
For the Corn Dogs:
- 12 hot dogs, we used turkey hot dogs
- 12 sticks
- Peanut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil for frying
- Ketchup and mustard to serve
Batter Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp honey
Method to Prepare
- Take a large pot and pour oil into it to deep fry your corn dogs.
- Dry hot dogs with paper towels and insert sticks into them.
- Now, let’s prepare the batter.
- Take a large bowl and whisk all the dry ingredients and then add wet ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients well.
- Pour batter into a drinking glass almost to the top and dip hot dogs. Put the corn dog straight down into the batter and give it a little twirl to fully coat it.
- Let the excess drop off.
- First, hold corn dogs in the hot oil for 5 to 7 seconds, and then carefully drop them into the oil. This will prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Fry for 3 minutes until golden fry.
- Fry 2 to 3 at a time to avoid dropping the temperature of the oil.
- Transfer fried corn dogs to a wire rack and let them cool
- Serve them and enjoy!
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Final Words
This corn dog recipe will not only take you back to your childhood but also provide you with a flavorsome dish. Fry them to perfection to achieve a crisp texture and soft cornbread inside. Try this juicy-licious recipe and relive your childhood with your kids!
