Description
Create delicious homemade mini corndogs, a perfect snack for family fun. These crispy bites feature golden cornbread batter around cheesy, savory centers, offering a taste of fair food favorites right at home. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up a batch that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 8 pieces Cocktail Wieners
- 4 oz Cheddar Cheese
- 2 cups Oil for Frying
- 8 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Cut each cocktail wiener in half lengthwise. Place a piece of cheddar cheese inside each wiener and secure with a toothpick.
- Make the batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, eggs, and milk. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Heat oil: In a sturdy deep pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 325-350°F.
- Batter the wieners: Dip each prepared wiener into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place into the hot oil.
- Fry: Fry the battered wieners in batches for 1-2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and serve: Remove the mini corndogs from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Enjoy homemade mini corndogs fresh for the best taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze mini corndogs in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F for 5-8 minutes to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini corndog
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg