Name: Easy Homemade Corn Dog Batter Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pkg of Hot Dogs; 1 1/2 cups cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour - for batter mix; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 3 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 egg; 1 1/4 cup milk; Vegetable oil, for frying; extra flour for dusting hot dogs

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_{Time to skip the store-bought snacks in favor of an easy batter recipe for a homemade corn dog batter. This is the easiest corn dogs you will ever make! Perfect as an after-school snack, game-day appetizer, or even a quick dinner!}

homemade corn dogs without buttermilk Recipe on parchment paper

Easy Homemade Corn Dog Batter Mix

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Minutes
Total Time: 14 Minutes
Servings: 16 Mini Corn Dogs or 8 Full Size

There’s nothing like chowing down on a corn dog over the summer. You can skip the state fair and forget the freezer section of your grocery store because homemade corn dogs can be on your menu any day of the year with this easy recipe.

Believe it or not, they are simple to make. It all starts with this Easy Homemade Corn Dog Batter Mix, your favorite package of hot dogs, and vegetable oil. You can prepare corn dogs at home just like those at the fair.

These hand-dipped corn dogs might be my favorite, though. You can do it one of two ways using a deep fryer or on the stove. I received a Cool Daddy Deep Fryer for Christmas one year and just love it. I also purchased this pack of 100 sticks many moons ago, and we are still working our way through them.

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1 pkg of Hot Dogs
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour – for batter mix
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 1/4 cup milk
Vegetable oil, for frying
extra flour for dusting hot dogs

ingredients for making homemade corn dogs in batter

How to Make These Corn Dogs

STEP ONE: First, using a deep fryer heat oil to 375ºF or on a stovetop, add about 4 inches of oil to a medium to a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot.

Next, you will want to attach the deep-fry thermometer. Now you can begin to heat the oil over medium-high heat until the thermometer reaches 375ºF.

STEP TWO: As your oil is heating up, you can then start cutting each hot dog in half. Once cut, then insert a stick into the cutoff end of each hot dog. Thoroughly dry off the hot dogs with paper towels. Then lightly dust each hot dog with all-purpose flour.

Most Importantly, do not go heavy on dusting. This will make your batter not stick to your hot dogs (same with a wet hot dog).

Friend homemade Corn dog with sticks on parchment paper

STEP THREE: Next in a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined using a spoon or spatula.

STEP FOUR: Now you can dip each hot dog in the batter until they are all completely coated, and lightly shake off the excess. You may find filling a pint glass with your corn dog batter easier to dip. It depends on what you feel most comfortable with. Then lower it into the hot oil.

STEP FIVE: Fry the corn dog until golden and crispy, about 3 – 4 minutes, then transfer it to the paper towel-lined plate.

homemade corn dogs with three bowls of dipping sauce on Table

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Yield: 16 mini corn dogs or 8 full size

Easy Homemade Corn Dog Batter Mix

Time to skip the store-bought snacks in favor of an easy batter recipe for a homemade corn dog batter. This is the easiest corn dogs you will ever make! In addition to making the perfect after-school snack, game-day appetizer or even a quick dinner! This Mix Recipe will literally take just minutes to make! Your kids will thank you.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Total Time 14 minutes

Ingredients

1 pkg of Hot Dogs
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour - for batter mix
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 1/4 cup milk
Vegetable oil, for frying
extra flour for dusting hot dogs

Instructions

Using a deep fryer heat oil to 375ºF or on stove top add 4 inches of oil to a medium to large, heavy-bottomed stock pot. Attach the deep-fry thermometer then heat the oil over medium-high heat until the thermometer reaches 375ºF.
Cut each hot dog in half then insert a stick into the cutoff end of each hot dog. Thoroughly dry off the hot dogs with paper towels.
Lightly dust each hot dog with all purpose flour. Do not go heavy on dusting. This will make your batter not stick to your hot dogs.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined using a spoon or spatula.
Dip each hot dog in the batter until it’s completely coated, lightly shake off the excess. Lower it into the hot oil. Fry the corn dog until golden and crispy, about 3 - 4 minutes, then transfer it to the paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 140Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 307mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 4g

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