Description
Sizzling corn dogs elevate classic fair fare with crispy golden batter wrapping juicy sausages. Homemade comfort brings carnival magic straight to kitchen counters, delighting hungry crowds with nostalgic crunch and savory satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 sausage links (all-beef or choice)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
Dry Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup water
- Oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
- Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl to create a uniform dry base.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend egg with milk and water until completely integrated.
- Slowly incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring consistently to develop a smooth, thick batter that flows easily without being runny.
- Use paper towels to meticulously dry sausage links, removing excess moisture for better batter adhesion.
- Carefully insert wooden skewers through sausage centers, ensuring sufficient handle length for safe maneuvering.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to precisely 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Generously dunk each sausage into prepared batter, rotating to achieve complete and even coating.
- Gently submerge battered sausages into hot oil, frying for 3-5 minutes until exterior transforms into a crisp, golden-brown shell.
- Extract corn dogs using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip back into the fryer.
- Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to absorb residual oil and ensure crispness.
- Serve immediately alongside classic condiments like tangy mustard or sweet ketchup for enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Use a thick batter that clings well to the sausage, preventing dripping during frying.
- Pat sausages completely dry to help batter adhere better and create a crispier exterior.
- Choose low-fat chicken or turkey sausages for a lighter version of the classic corn dog.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend to maintain batter consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg