**Mini Corn Dogs: A Bite-Sized Delight for Any Occasion**
Indulge in the irresistible charm of mini corn dogs, bite-sized morsels of pure joy that offer a delightful combination of crispy coating and tender, juicy hot dogs. These miniature versions of the classic American fair food are perfect for parties, picnics, or simply as a fun snack. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes, you can recreate these carnival favorites in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you prefer the classic corn dog batter or a more creative twist with variations like cheese-filled corn dogs, bacon-wrapped corn dogs, or even vegan corn dogs, this article has something for every taste. So gather your ingredients, heat up your oil, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.
MINI CORN DOGS
For fun flavor, try this mini corn dog snack made with cornmeal dough. Serve a tangy dipping sauce. -Geralyn Harrington, Floral Park, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients until a soft dough forms; dough will be sticky. , Turn onto a generously floured surface; knead 6-8 times or until smooth, adding additional flour as needed. Roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/4-in. biscuit cutter. Fold each dough circle over a hot dog and press edges to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 450° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. In an small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with corn dogs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MINI CORN DOGS RECIPE BY TASTY
These kid-friendly corn dog bites are too cute (and easy!) to not make for every movie night. After cutting hot dogs into thirds, all you have to do is coat them in flour and a simple batter, quickly fry them for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite condiments or dipping sauces. The best part? Because these are mini, you don't need to buy skewers!
Provided by Hector Gomez
Categories Snacks
Yield 15 mini corn dogs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
- Then add the egg and milk. Stir until batter is smooth with no lumps and chill in refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- Cut the hot dogs into ⅓ pieces and coat in flour to help batter to stick to the dogs.
- Preheat oil to 350ºF (180ºC).
- Dunk flour battered hot dogs into corn dog batter by using a fork. Make sure to fully coat the dogs before frying in the oil.
- Fry at 350ºF (180ºC) for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. For even cooking use a slotted steel spoon or a pair of tongs to rotate the floating corn dogs.
- Dry off excess oil with paper towels.
- Serve with side of veggies or fruit.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams
MINI CORNDOGS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 24 servings (2 franks per serving)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the corndogs: Pour the oil into a Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer. Place over medium-high heat and preheat to 375 degrees F.
- Insert a toothpick lengthwise into the center of each cocktail frank, leaving about 1/2 inch of toothpick exposed.
- Mix together the corn muffin mix, buttermilk and egg in a medium bowl to make a batter. Pour the batter into a small cup to make it easier to dip the franks.
- In batches, hold onto the toothpick and dip a frank into the batter. Slowly turn until the frank is evenly coated. Drop into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain and place onto a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining franks and batter. Let cool slightly.
- For the sweet and spicy mustard: Whisk together the hot pepper jelly and mustard in a small bowl.
- For the fry sauce: Whisk together the ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
- Serve the corndogs with the sauces.
MINI CORN DOGS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 14 mini corn dogs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a large heavy pot to 375 degrees F on a deep-frying thermometer. Line a plate with paper towels.
- Insert wooden ice pop sticks or skewers securely into the hot dogs.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl.
- Whisk the eggs and buttermilk together in a large bowl. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk to combine. Pour the batter into a tall drinking glass.
- When the oil is hot, dip a hot dog into the batter to coat thoroughly, then add it to the oil. Repeat with as many as will fit comfortably in the pot. Fry, turning occasionally, until puffed and golden brown all over, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs, returning the oil to 375 degrees F between batches.
- Serve immediately with ketchup and mustard.
MINI CORNDOGS
Make and share this Mini Corndogs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by WarmGlo
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 48 mini corn dogs, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat about 1 1/2 inches of oil in a large frying pan on med. High heat.
- Mix together dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Beat together milk and eggs, and then pour into dry mixture and mix well until lump free.
- Add sliced hot dogs to batter, and stir to coat each piece completely. Drop each piece, one by one into the hot oil. You MUST roll them over in the oil immediately to keep them from splitting down one side.
- Cook about 3 minutes on each side, then remove from oil and place on a plate with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Can be re-heated in the oven or microwave, and stores up to a week in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.8, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 146.9, Sodium 1761.6, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 22.2, Protein 20.6
MINI CORN DOGS
In the spirit of summer fairs all over the country, I made a lightly sweetened cornmeal batter, then dunked hot dog chunks into it and deep-fried them into bronzed nuggets - in other words, bite-size corn dogs. (Feel free to fry whole hot dogs on sticks if you're going for authenticity.)
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories quick, appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a deep fryer or saucepan, heat 4 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and the baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
- Coat hot dogs evenly in the batter. Working in batches, fry until golden brown all over, turning if needed, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. While warm, season with kosher salt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 332 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MINI CORN DOGS
Provided by Teri Lyn Fisher
Categories Fry Cocktail Party Super Bowl Kid-Friendly Meat Bacon Poker/Game Night Deep-Fry Party Small Plates
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. In a medium pot, preheat oil to 365°F.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, white pepper, baking powder, and baking soda. {Tip: If you prefer a smoother batter, pulse the cornmeal and flour together in a food processor before stirring in the remaining dry ingredients.} Stir in buttermilk, egg, and honey and gently whisk until no lumps remain. Fold in bacon.
- 3. Skewer 1 cocktail wiener on each toothpick. Working in small batches, dip and roll wieners in batter until fully coated and then quickly and carefully drop them, toothpick and all, into the hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
EASY FUN-SIZE CORN DOGS
Not only are these corn dogs easy and fun, but because we're doing them in the oven and not deep frying them, they are way, way less messy to make. Above and beyond all of that, I thought the timing was perfect for these, since pretty much every carnival and fair got canceled this year. Serve with mustard and ketchup.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Cut each hot dog into 6 pieces.
- Pour egg, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, sugar, and milk into a mixing bowl; whisk until combined. Add white vinegar, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and cayenne. Whisk briskly until ingredients are combined and batter is relatively thin and overmixed. Set batter aside for 10 minutes before using.
- Meanwhile, brush two 12-cup mini muffin tins with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Fill the prepared muffin cups to about 1/8 inch from the top. Gently push a piece of hot dog into the center of each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, about 18 minutes. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 224.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- For a crispy cornbread coating, use a combination of cornmeal, flour, and baking powder. Season the batter with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for extra flavor.
- To achieve a golden brown color, fry the mini corn dogs in hot oil (375°F). Keep the oil temperature consistent throughout the frying process.
- For a fun and creative presentation, use different types of hot dog toppings such as ketchup, mustard, relish, cheese sauce, or ranch dressing.
- To make the mini corn dogs even more irresistible, try wrapping them with bacon before frying. This adds a smoky and savory flavor to the dish.
- For a healthier alternative, bake the mini corn dogs in the oven instead of frying them. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Conclusion:
Mini corn dogs are a delightful and versatile snack or party food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their crispy cornbread coating and savory hot dog filling, they offer a satisfying combination of textures and flavors. Whether you prefer to fry or bake them, experiment with different toppings and variations to create your own unique mini corn dog experience. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy treat, give these mini corn dogs a try – they're sure to be a hit!
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