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Let’s be honest\u2014fair corndogs are magical. But waiting in line and paying $8 for one? Less magical. These homemade corndogs are crispy, sweet, salty, and dangerously easy. The batter sticks (no sliding off drama), and they fry up golden in minutes. Get your sticks ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 8 corndogs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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8 hot dogs (beef or your favorite)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
8 wooden skewers or popsicle sticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vegetable or canola oil (for frying, about 4 cups)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For the Batter:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1 cup (125g) yellow cornmeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup (50g) granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tbsp baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup (240ml) milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 large egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Pat hot dogs completely dry. Insert a stick halfway into each one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Heat oil in a deep pot to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Make Batter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add milk, egg, and honey. Whisk until smooth and thick (like pancake batter). Pour into a tall glass for easy dipping.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Dip & Fry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Hold a hot dog by the stick. Dip into batter, rotating to coat evenly. Let excess drip off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carefully lower into hot oil. Fry 2\u20133 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining hot dogs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Serve warm with mustard, ketchup, or honey. Eat immediately\u2014they don’t wait.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 min | Cook Time:<\/strong> 15 min | Total:<\/strong> 30 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yield:<\/strong> 8 corndogs | Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium (frying)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Best fresh.<\/strong> But you can refrigerate leftovers for 2 days. Reheat in a 375\u00b0F oven or air fryer for 3\u20135 minutes to restore crispiness. Do not microwave (soggy sadness).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Golden, crispy, sweet-on-the-outside cornmeal batter wrapped around a juicy hot dog. No carnival ticket required. Dipping sauce optional (but recommended).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[17,20,16,19,15,21,18],"class_list":["post-32","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-corn-dog-recipe","tag-easy-corndogs","tag-fair-food-at-home","tag-fried-hot-dogs","tag-homemade-corndogs","tag-kid-friendly-dinner","tag-state-fair-recipe"],"yoast_head":"\n
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