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Close up of deep-fried Corn Dog Bites showing the grainy cornmeal crust texture.

Corn Dog Bites: The Ultimate Crispy Deep-Fried Party Appetizer

Crispy, golden-brown Corn Dog Bites made with a honey-sweetened cornmeal batter. These bite-sized treats are deep-fried to perfection and served with classic mustard and ketchup for the ultimate party snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 8 units Hot Dogs Sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • 1 cup (160g) Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1 cup (125g) All-Purpose Flour Plus extra for dusting
  • 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Salt
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup (240ml) Buttermilk
  • 1 quart Vegetable Oil For frying

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or deep fryer For deep frying
  • 1 Kitchen Thermometer To monitor oil temperature
  • 40 Wooden Toothpicks For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dry hot dogs thoroughly with paper towels. Slice into 1-inch rounds and toss in a little flour to coat.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients (cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt) in a bowl. Add the egg and buttermilk, stirring until a thick batter forms. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat 3 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Dip hot dog rounds into batter. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until deep golden-brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
  5. Insert toothpicks into each bite and serve on a wooden board with ketchup and mustard.

Notes

Always dry the hot dogs first or the batter will fall off.
Use a thermometer to keep oil at 350°F.