Carnival Corn Dogs
These homemade Carnival Corn Dogs are fun food the whole family will enjoy! It's easy to make and yummy so bring the carnival to your table!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground Himalayan sea salt
- 1 large free-run egg, beaten
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk tips & tricks
- 10 to 12 hot dogs
- 10 to 12 wood or bamboo skewers
- canola or safflower oil, for frying tips & tricks
Directions
- In a medium bowl, add flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder and ground sea salt; whisk until well blended.
- Add beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and buttermilk. Whisk very well until smooth and there are no lumps.
- Transfer the batter into a tall glass or container; let sit for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, skewer the sausages and pat them dry with paper towels. Place flour in a fine sieve and dust over the dogs; set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
- Pour oil in a tall pot such as an asparagus steamer. Turn the burner on medium-high and heat the oil until the thermometer reads 370ºF.
- Dip hot dogs in the batter and let the excess drip off. Quickly place in the hot oil and hold it for 15 seconds or so to prevent it from sticking to the bottom before letting it go.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until golden.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish to remove any excess oil.
Notes
Kitchen Tools: The Circulon Contempo 3 1/2-Quart Asparagus Pot with Steamer Basket can be purchased in the "SHOP" section of Club Foody.