Description
These Easy Homemade Corn Dog Bites are a classic fair-style snack you can make right at home. Bite-sized hot dogs are coated in sweet cornmeal batter and fried to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, kids, game day, or quick appetizers. A fun and crispy snack recipe everyone will love!
Ingredients
12 hot dogs
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 large egg
Vegetable oil for frying
Toothpicks or small skewers
Instructions
1. Cut hot dogs into 1.5-inch pieces and insert a toothpick or small skewer into each piece. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add in milk and egg. Mix until a thick batter forms. Let rest for a few minutes.
4. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F.
5. Dip each hot dog piece into the batter, coating it completely.
6. Carefully place coated bites into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
7. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Make sure your oil stays at a steady 350°F for even frying.
Use cocktail sausages or cheese-filled hot dogs for variation.
Let the batter rest to improve texture and rise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 corn dog bites
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg