Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a classic fairground treat with our homemade corndog recipe! These golden-brown delights feature juicy hot dogs encased in a perfectly crispy, slightly sweet honey batter. Easy to make and fun to eat, they're perfect for family dinners, game day snacks, or any time you're craving a little comfort food. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for an extra touch of deliciousness! YUMMY!
Recipe By: Natasha's Kitchen
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 corn meal
- 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
Instructions
Step 1
Pat Dry Hot Dogs with paper towels to help the batter to stick better.
Step 2
Insert Sticks; skewer hot dogs make sure the length fits your pot
Step 3
Dry Ingredients; whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Wet Ingredients; whisk together buttermilk, egg, olive oil, and honey.
Step 5
Combine Batter; pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk until blended.
Step 6
Dip Hot Dogs and Fry; Batter the corn dogs to completely cover the hot dog, let excess drip off at the edge then Fry 2-3 at a time at 350˚F for 3 minutes until golden brown.
FAQs
Which cornmeal should I buy?
Look for fine yellow corn meal. Avoid “coarse” or “medium” ground cornmeal as that will be too large of granules and won't work. I have found that if the cornmeal packaging doesn't say what texture it is, most often it is finely ground.
Can I make this in a deep fryer?
A deep fryer can be tricky because the corn dogs are more likely to stick to the fryer basket. Make sure you carefully hold the corn dog in the oil at an angle for 5-7 seconds to seal the exterior before dropping them into the basket. Watch the video to see this in action.
Do I need to coat in corn starch?
Nope. Coating in starch is an unnecessary and messy step. Patting the hot dogs thoroughly is enough to help the batter stick to the hot dogs.
What is the Right Oil Temperature for Frying?
We heat the oil to 350˚F and use a clip-on thermometer to maintain a steady temperature. You want to keep the oil between 340˚-360˚ while frying.
What is the best oil for frying?
Our favorite oil for frying is peanut oil. Canola oil is also a great option.
How to serve corn dogs?
Serve as a main course or snack with the classic dipping sauces of ketchup and mustard.