Description
Mini Corndogs are crunchy, golden, and irresistibly tasty bite-sized snacks made with a crispy cornmeal batter and juicy sausages. Perfect for quick snacks, parties, or anytime munching, they can be fried or baked for a delicious savory treat with customizable flavors.
Ingredients
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Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Sausages
- 12 hot dogs or cocktail sausages, cut into bite-sized pieces
For Frying
- Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add milk and egg, stirring until smooth and thick enough to cling evenly to the sausages.
- Prep the sausages: Cut hot dogs or cocktail sausages into bite-sized pieces if not already. Pat dry with paper towels to ensure the batter sticks well.
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot or frying pan to enough depth to submerge the corndogs. Heat the oil to around 350°F (175°C) for optimal frying temperature.
- Coat and fry: Insert a skewer or toothpick into each sausage piece, then dip into the batter, coating evenly. Carefully lower into hot oil and fry in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until batter is golden and crispy.
- Drain and serve: Remove mini corndogs with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use cold ingredients to help the batter stick better when frying.
- Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature consistent and ensure even crispiness.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning during frying.
- Ensure batter thickness is just right to cling without dripping excessively.
- Serve immediately for best crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini corndogs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg