Mini Corn Dogs Beef Franks (Printable)

Golden bite-sized corn dogs featuring juicy beef franks, ideal for snacks or party treats.

# What You Need:

→ For the Corn Dogs

01 - 8 beef franks, cut into thirds (24 pieces)
02 - 24 wooden toothpicks or mini skewers

→ For the Batter

03 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp baking powder
07 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ For Frying

13 - 4 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

# Steps:

01 - Pat dry the beef franks with paper towels and insert a toothpick or mini skewer into each piece. Set aside on a plate.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vegetable oil until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined to form a thick batter. Do not overmix.
05 - Transfer the batter into a tall glass to make dipping easier and ensure even coating.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F.
07 - Dip each beef frank piece into the batter, twirling to coat completely. Allow excess batter to drip off.
08 - Carefully lower the battered franks into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
09 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everyone loves corn dogs but nobody loves the mess, and these solve that problem completely
  • The batter-to-frank ratio is absolute perfection in every single bite
  • You can make a huge batch in under 30 minutes and they disappear faster than you can serve them
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pot drops the oil temperature dramatically and makes the batter soggy instead of crisp
  • The batter needs to be thick enough to coat heavily, so add another tablespoon of flour if it seems too thin
  • Letting the oil return to temperature between batches is non-negotiable for consistent results
03 -
  • Add 1/4 tsp smoked paprika to the batter for a subtle smoky depth that keeps people guessing
  • A tall narrow glass for dipping makes coating the franks so much less messy than a wide bowl

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