Homemade Corn Dogs

This corn dog recipe features beef frankfurters skewered on sticks, dipped in corn batter, and fried until golden brown for a carnival treat at home.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 (16 ounce) packages beef frankfurters
• 16 wooden skewers
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; stir in milk and egg to make a batter.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Meanwhile, pat frankfurters dry and insert a skewer into each one. Roll frankfurters in batter until well coated.

Step 3

Fry 2 or 3 corn dogs at a time in preheated oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.