Description
This easy homemade corndogs recipe delivers crispy, savory, and satisfying treats perfect for snacks, parties, or casual get-togethers. Juicy sausages are wrapped in a sweet cornmeal batter and fried to golden perfection. Customize this classic fairground favorite with your choice of sausages and seasonings for a delicious homemade delight everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Main Ingredients
- 8 hot dogs or sausages (choice of beef, spicy chorizo, or vegetarian alternatives)
- 8 wooden sticks or skewers
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying, enough to fill pot 3 inches deep)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Gradually add the milk (or buttermilk) and egg, stirring until the batter is smooth and thick enough to coat the sausages.
- Insert sticks into sausages: Carefully insert wooden skewers lengthwise into each sausage, leaving enough handle for dipping and frying. Pat the sausages dry with paper towels to help the batter adhere better.
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot or fryer at least 3 inches deep and heat to 350°F (175°C). Maintaining the correct temperature is essential for crispy, non-greasy corndogs.
- Coat and fry: Pour the batter into a tall glass for easy dipping. Dip each sausage thoroughly until fully coated. Immediately drop into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Drain and serve: Remove corndogs with tongs and place on a paper-towel-lined rack to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Dry sausages well before dipping to ensure batter sticks properly and prevent slipping while frying.
- Use cold batter to help it cling better and yield a thicker coating.
- Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) to prevent burnt or greasy corndogs.
- Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature stable for even cooking.
- Serve corndogs immediately for best crispy texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 corndog
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: corndogs, homemade corndogs, fried snacks, party food, American fair food, crispy corndogs, kid-friendly snacks
