Super Bowl Corn Dog Nuggets (Printable Format)
Golden fried corn dog nuggets with halal hot dogs, perfect for savory game day bites.
# What You Need:
→ Hot Dogs
01 - 6 halal beef or chicken hot dogs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
→ Batter
02 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt thinned with milk
10 - 1 large egg
→ For Frying
11 - Vegetable oil for deep frying
→ To Serve
12 - Ketchup, mustard, or favorite dipping sauces
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pour oil into a deep saucepan or fryer to a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil to 350°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a thick batter.
04 - Pat hot dog pieces dry with paper towels. Insert toothpicks or small skewers into each piece for easy dipping.
05 - Dip each hot dog piece into the batter, ensuring it is well coated.
06 - Carefully lower battered hot dog nuggets into hot oil, a few at a time. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Remove nuggets with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with favorite dipping sauces.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These bite sized beauties eliminate the awkward two handed corn dog situation while keeping all that nostalgic cornmeal crunch
- The batter creates this incredible slightly sweet contrast against the savory hot dog that everyone reaches for first
02 -
- Dry hot dog pieces are non negotiable. Any moisture on the surface will make the batter slide right off in the oil.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. I learned this the hard way when my first batch came out pale and soggy instead of crisp.
03 -
- Set up a cooling rack over your paper towels. This keeps the nuggets from getting soggy on the bottom while they drain.
- Keep a low oven at 200°F if you need to fry in batches. The nuggets stay crisp and warm without drying out.