{"id":"47cc75df-c048-4b93-a6f6-39101083c5de","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/47cc75df-c048-4b93-a6f6-39101083c5de","source_url":"https://homemadehooplah.com/homemade-corn-dogs/","title":"Homemade Corn Dogs","description":"With a light, puffy breading (and a touch of sweetness) that's fried to golden brown perfection, you'll be surprised how easy it is to make homemade corn dogs!","servings":10,"servings_text":"10","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://homemadehooplah.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/homemade-corn-dogs-1-1200.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup yellow cornmeal","item":"yellow cornmeal","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup buttermilk (plus up to 1-3 tablespoons more for consistency)","item":"buttermilk","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus up to 1-3 tablespoons more for consistency"},{"text":"1 egg","item":"egg","quantity":1},{"text":"2 tablespoons honey","item":"honey","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 quarts vegetable oil (or enough to fill skillet 2-3 inches deep, divided)","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":2,"unit":"quart","preparation":"or enough to fill skillet 2-3 inches deep, divided"},{"text":"10 hot dogs (any type, patted dry)","item":"hot dogs","quantity":10,"preparation":"any type, patted dry"},{"text":"10 wooden sticks","item":"wooden sticks","quantity":10}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt."},{"number":2,"text":"Add buttermilk, egg, honey, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (taken from 2 quarts listed in ingredients). Whisk until smooth."},{"number":3,"text":"Set bowl aside and let cornmeal batter rest for 10 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"While batter rests, heat remaining vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Oil should come up at least 2-3 inches along side of pan. Using a candy thermometer, heat oil to 350°F. Line a large plate with more paper towels and set nearby. Tip: For an accurate reading, ensure thermometer does not touch bottom of pan."},{"number":5,"text":"Thread hot dogs onto wooden sticks, leaving enough space at bottom for holding. Hot dogs should be dry; dab with paper towels as needed."},{"number":6,"text":"Stir cornmeal batter and test for consistency. Batter should thickly coat a spoon but still drip slowly. If too thick, add buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time (up to 3 tablespoons total), stirring after each addition."},{"number":7,"text":"Pour cornmeal batter into tall glass, filling about ¾ full. Dip each hot dog in cornmeal batter, twisting to coat evenly. Let excess batter drip off."},{"number":8,"text":"Holding by stick handle, gently lower coated hot dog into heated oil, releasing it just before completely submerged. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning corndog with tongs until outside is golden brown. Transfer finished corndog to prepared paper towel-lined plate. Repeat this step with remaining hot dogs and cornmeal batter, frying in batches of 2-4."},{"number":9,"text":"Serve as desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T02:55:27.486637+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T02:55:27.486637+00:00"}