Mini Corn Dogs Beef Franks (Printable Format)
Crisp cornmeal batter envelopes juicy beef franks for a delicious and fun snack or appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ For the Mini Corn Dogs
01 - 8 beef franks, cut into thirds
02 - 24 wooden toothpicks or mini skewers
→ For the Batter
03 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1 cup whole milk
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ For Frying
13 - 3 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat the beef franks dry with paper towels. Insert a toothpick or mini skewer into each piece.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
03 - In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter until combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix. Transfer batter to a tall glass or jar for easy dipping.
05 - Heat the oil in a deep saucepan or Dutch oven to 350°F.
06 - Dip each frank piece into the batter, coating fully. Let excess batter drip off. Carefully lower the coated franks into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown.
07 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These bite-sized beauties deliver all the nostalgic crunch of fairground corn dogs without leaving your kitchen
- The cornmeal batter creates that perfect sweet and savory balance that makes them impossible to stop eating
- They reheat beautifully so you can make a big batch for parties or keep them handy for snack attacks
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- Crowding the pan drops the oil temperature dramatically and leads to soggy, greasy corn dogs
- Letting the coated franks sit too long before frying makes the batter slide off during cooking
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- A pinch of cayenne pepper in the batter adds a gentle heat that cuts through the richness beautifully
- Line your draining plate with multiple layers of paper towels to remove excess oil effectively