Homemade Corn Dogs Recipe
These Homemade Corn Dogs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and made with simple pantry staples. With a quick dip and fry, they’re ready in just 45 minutes!
Servings: 12 corn dogs
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3/4 cup buttermilk*
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 12 hot dogs
- 12 wooden skewers candy sticks or thin popsicle sticks
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 quarts of oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the egg, honey, buttermilk, and vegetable oil. Stir until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Pat the hot dogs dry and insert a skewer into each hot dog. Pour the batter into a tall drinking glass and dip one dog at a time into the batter, then place it into the hot oil to fry.
- Let the corn dog sink to the bottom, then turn it with tongs to ensure even browning on all sides. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until fully cooked inside. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining hot dogs (tilt the glass to dip the last few).
Notes
*If the batter is too thick, just add a splash or two of additional buttermilk. You can easily double this recipe!
-These corn dogs freeze really well. Just make sure to let them cool completely before placing them in a Ziplock bag. To reheat, bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for about 15 minutes.
STORE Homemade Corn Dogs in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-6 days, or FREEZE for up to 3 months. To REHEAT frozen corn dogs, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, rotating halfway. For fresh ones, use a microwave or toaster oven.
Have extra batter? Dip mini sausages or cocktail sausages into the batter to make mini corn dogs. Fry them with toothpicks inserted and remove the toothpicks before serving for a fun, bite-sized treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
