Homemade Corn Dogs

Did you know that corn dogs are actually quite easy to make at home? Well, they are! This homemade corn dog recipe is the perfect treat for when you can't make it to the fair or carnival.

What Is a Corn Dog?

A corn dog is a sausage (usually a hot dog) that has been skewered, coated in a cornmeal batter, and deep-fried. A staple of American cuisine, the street food was likely invented by German immigrants in Texas in the 1920s.

Corn Dog Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this homemade corn dog recipe:

· Cornmeal and flour: This corn dog batter starts with yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour.· Sugar: A pinch of sugar lends a hint of sweetness.· Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it helps the batter rise.· Salt and pepper: Salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.· Milk: A cup of milk adds moisture, ensuring a tender coating.· Egg: An egg gives the batter even more moisture and acts as a binder, which means it helps hold the batter together.· Oil: Fry the corn dogs in a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil.· Beef frankfurters: This recipe calls for beef frankfurters, but you can use pork franks (or hot dogs) if you'd prefer.

How to Make Corn Dogs

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make corn dogs at home:

1. Make the batter by combining the dry ingredients, then stirring in the milk and egg.2. Skewer the frankfurters and roll in the batter.3. Fry the corn dogs in hot oil until lightly browned.

What to Serve With Corn Dogs

Serve your corn dogs with your favorite dipping sauce and a classic side dish for the perfect picnic or potluck meal. If you’re in need of some delicious inspiration, try one of these mouthwatering ideas:

· Homemade Macaroni and Cheese· Baked Beans· French-Fried Potatoes· Easy Broccoli Bacon Salad· Sweet Restaurant Slaw

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

“Very yummy,” according to Amanda. “I’ve found that putting the prepared batter in a drinking glass helps ease the process… it’s the perfect size tool to batter a hot dog!”

“Wonderful for corn dogs and I add jalape?os and grateful onions to make them into hush puppies,” says Teresa Dallas Bennett. “So so great!”

"Great recipe," raves one Cookdap community member. "Definitely need to have a deep vessel to fry the dogs as they tend to float to the top. I cooked two at a time and they were perfectly corny, sweet, crunchy yet soft on the outside."