A Plus Fair Corn Dogs

Create authentic corn dogs at home with this easy-to-make, rich buttermilk cornmeal batter. They're perfect for family gatherings and game-day treats.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 19 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds hot dogs
• 1 quart oil for deep frying
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• wooden sticks
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.66666668653488 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1.25 cups buttermilk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk buttermilk, egg, and bacon drippings together in a large bowl. Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in another large bowl. Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients to well and mix until smooth.

Step 3

Pat hot dogs dry with paper towels. Insert wooden sticks into hot dogs. Dip hot dogs in batter one at a time, shaking off excess. Deep fry a few at a time in hot oil until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels or serve on paper plates.