County Fair Corn Dogs

Hear ye, hear ye! Here's something to bring back memories of the county fair. Use 10 wooden skewers for the franks, and dip away!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 372 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• 10 beef frankfurters
• ½ cup all-purpose flour for dusting
• ⅔ cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons corn flour (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Insert skewers into frankfurters and dust with flour; set aside.

Step 2

To Make Batter: In a large bowl combine the cornmeal, 1/3 cup flour, corn flour, salt, cayenne pepper, egg, 2 tablespoons oil and water. Whisk all together.

Step 3

Heat 1 quart oil in a large skillet over high heat (to about 375 degrees F, 190 degrees C). Roll or dip franks in batter, then fry until lightly browned. Drain on paper toweling and serve.