Dad's Homemade Corn Dogs

Dad's homemade corn dogs recipe makes quick and easy homemade corn dogs with jumbo hot dogs and simple pantry ingredients you probably already have.

• 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

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

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add hot dogs; cook until heated through, about 7 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; 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; blot dry with paper towels. Pour chilled batter into a tall glass.

Step 4

Dip one hot dog into batter to coat; transfer to oil. Repeat with as many hot dogs as can comfortably fit in the fryer without overcrowding.

Step 5

Fry until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining hot dogs.