Classic Corn Dogs on Stick (Printable)

Crispy cornmeal-coated hot dogs on sticks, golden-fried to perfection. A beloved fairground treat made at home in under half an hour.

# What You Need:

→ Corn Dogs

01 - 8 hot dogs
02 - 8 wooden skewers or popsicle sticks

→ Cornmeal Batter

03 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ For Frying

11 - 6 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

# Directions:

01 - Pat hot dogs completely dry with paper towels. Insert a wooden stick into each hot dog, pushing about two-thirds of the way through to create a secure handle.
02 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep fryer or large heavy pot. Heat to 350°F.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat whole milk, large eggs, and vegetable oil until well blended.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Whisk until batter is smooth and thick, with no lumps remaining.
06 - Transfer batter to a tall glass, making it easier to fully coat each hot dog.
07 - Dip each hot dog into batter, turning to coat completely. Allow excess batter to drip off briefly.
08 - Carefully lower 2-3 battered hot dogs into hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Remove corn dogs with tongs and drain on paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with ketchup and mustard.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Classic Comfort Food: Recreate the beloved taste of fairground corn dogs right at home.
  • Sweet & Savory: The perfect balance of a slightly sweet cornmeal batter and a savory hot dog.
  • Quick & Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a fun meal or snack.
02 -
  • Pat Dry: Make sure to pat the hot dogs completely dry with paper towels. This helps the batter adhere properly.
  • Use a Tall Glass: Pouring the batter into a tall, sturdy glass makes it much easier to get a full, even coating on each hot dog.
  • Maintain Oil Temperature: Use a thermometer to keep the oil at a steady 180°C (350°F). If the oil is too cool, the corn dogs will be greasy; if it's too hot, the batter will burn before the hot dog is heated through.
  • Fry in Batches: Avoid overcrowding the pot. Frying only 2–3 corn dogs at a time ensures the oil temperature doesn't drop and they cook evenly.
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