Mini Corn Dogs Beef Franks (Printable)
Bite-sized beef franks in golden cornmeal batter, served with tangy mustard dip.
# What You Need:
→ For the Mini Corn Dogs
01 - 8 beef hot dogs (franks), cut into thirds
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
04 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
05 - 1 tsp baking powder
06 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
12 - Vegetable oil, for frying
13 - 24 wooden skewers or toothpicks
→ For Serving
14 - Yellow mustard, as needed
# Steps:
01 - Pat the beef franks dry with paper towels. Insert a wooden skewer or toothpick into each piece, leaving enough to hold as a handle. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
04 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth, thick batter forms.
05 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F.
06 - Pour the batter into a tall glass or jar for easy dipping.
07 - Working in batches, dip each skewered frank piece into the batter to coat completely, then carefully place into the hot oil.
08 - Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and crisp.
09 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with yellow mustard for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These disappear faster than you can fry them, so consider making a double batch
- The cornmeal coating stays crispy for hours, making them perfect party food
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- Make sure your oil is fully heated before frying, otherwise the batter will absorb too much oil and become greasy instead of crispy
- Patting the hot dogs completely dry before battering is crucial, as any moisture will make the coating slide off during frying
03 -
- Let the battered franks drip for 2 full seconds before frying to prevent excess batter from forming weird tails in the oil
- Reuse your frying oil by straining it through a coffee filter once cooled, storing it in a jar for your next batch