Dad's Homemade Corn Dogs

Homemade corn dogs are quick and easy to make with jumbo hot dogs and other simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. The kids will love them!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 660 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 16 skewers
• 1 cup cold whole milk
• 16 large hot dogs
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir in milk and egg until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook hot dogs in boiling water until heated through, about 7 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Insert one skewer into each hot dog and blot dry if wet. Pour chilled batter into a tall drinking glass.

Step 4

Dip one hot dog into batter until well coated; transfer to hot oil. Repeat with as many hot dogs as can comfortably fit in the fryer without overcrowding (one or two more). Fry until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat to coat and fry remaining hot dogs.