Delicious Homemade Corn Dogs Easy (Ready-to-Print Version)

Make golden, crispy corn dogs using pantry basics and juicy hot dogs. Family-friendly and beginner approved.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cornmeal Batter

01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal, fine ground
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 cup buttermilk
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Corn Dogs

10 - 8 regular hot dogs, any variety
11 - 8 wooden sticks, thick for stability
12 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying, about 3 to 4 cups

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Pat hot dogs dry thoroughly with paper towels. Thread each hot dog onto a wooden stick, allowing space for a handle.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, honey, and vegetable oil until fully blended.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry bowl. Mix until a thick, pancake-like batter forms. Let batter rest for 10 minutes to thicken.
05 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet to a depth of at least 2 inches. Heat to 350°F (use a thermometer for accuracy). Line a plate with paper towels for draining.
06 - Stir rested batter. If too thick, add buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time, up to 3 tablespoons, until batter smoothly coats a spoon and drips off slowly.
07 - Pour batter into a tall glass, filling it three-quarters full. Dip each skewered hot dog into the batter, turning for complete coverage. Let excess drip off.
08 - Lower battered hot dogs into preheated oil, using sticks to avoid splashing. Fry 2-3 at a time for 3-5 minutes, turning for even color, until deeply golden brown and crisp.
09 - Transfer fried corn dogs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot with dipping sauces of choice.

# Handy Tips:

01 - For gluten-free corn dogs, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
02 - Allowing the batter to rest ensures a light, crisp coating.
03 - Drying hot dogs thoroughly helps batter adhere and prevents coating from falling off during frying.
04 - Corn dogs reheat best in a 350°F oven for a crisp texture.

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