A Plus Fair Corn Dogs

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Create authentic corn dogs at home with this easy-to-make, rich buttermilk cornmeal batter. Golden corn dogs are perfect for family gatherings or game-day treats.

Submitted by ROBY
Updated on October 1, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 mins
Total Time:
19 mins
Servings:
20
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Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ⅔ cup yellow cornmeal

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 pounds hot dogs

  • wooden skewers as needed

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

  2. Whisk buttermilk, egg, and bacon drippings together in a large bowl. Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in another large bowl. Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients to well and mix until smooth.

  3. Pat hot dogs dry with paper towels. Insert wooden sticks into hot dogs. Dip hot dogs in batter one at a time, shaking off excess. Deep fry a few at a time in hot oil until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels or serve on paper plates.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248 Calories
18g Fat
14g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 722mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 111mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.