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The Ultimate Crispy Homemade Corn Dogs with Sweet Honey Batter

A stack of four perfectly golden brown, crispy corn dogs piled on a white plate.
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Make carnival-style corn dogs at home that taste better than store-bought. This easy recipe delivers a perfectly crispy, golden exterior and a sweet honey cornmeal batter that will become your family’s favorite comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 standard hot dogs, wooden skewers inserted
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying

Instructions

  1. Pat the hot dogs completely dry with paper towels. Insert a wooden skewer into the center of each hot dog, leaving about 4 inches exposed for a handle. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, honey, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
  5. Pour 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  6. Working in batches of 2 or 3, dip a skewered hot dog entirely into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off briefly.
  7. Carefully lower the battered hot dog into the hot oil, holding the skewer until the batter sets, about 30 seconds. Then, release the skewer.
  8. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn dogs are deep golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  9. Remove the corn dogs with tongs and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces like mustard or ketchup.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, chill the battered hot dogs on a baking sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes before frying.
  • If you prefer mini corn dog bites, cut the hot dogs in half before skewering and reduce the frying time slightly.
  • Maintain the oil temperature between 365°F and 375°F for the best results; if the oil is too cool, the batter will absorb too much oil and become greasy.

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