There’s something undeniably comforting about a night in — blankets, a good movie, maybe a glass of wine or a fizzy drink. But let’s be honest… the snack makes the moment. And these homemade corn dogs? They are the moment.
Forget waiting for summer fairs or standing in long exhibition or carnival lines — this recipe brings all the nostalgic flavour home in under 30 minutes. Crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle, with that perfect touch of sweetness in the batter…it’s everything you crave from a classic corn dog, just fresher and easier than you’d think.
They are also:
– Super simple to make with pantry staples
– Perfect for frying in a pot (no fancy equipment needed)
– Fun to dip, twirl, and serve for movie night or casual weekend hangs
Pair them with mustard, ketchup, or a spicy aioli, and you’ve got a snack that’ll steal the show. Whether it’s a solo night in or feeding a few friends, these corn dogs hit the cozy comfort food sweet spot every time.
Ready to dip, fry, and snack like it’s a Saturday at the fair?
👇 Grab the full recipe below!
Homemade Corn Dogs
Ingredients
8 all-beef hot dogs
1 cup yellow cornmeal, plus extra for dusting hot dogs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 cup + 2 tbsp whole milk
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp honey
1 large egg
Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- Pat hot dogs dry and skewer, leaving 2 inches as a handle. Lightly coat with cornmeal using your fingers.
- Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder in one bowl. In another, mix milk, oil, honey, and egg. Combine both and whisk until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Add oil to a pot (about 2½ inches deep) and heat to 350°F.
- Pour batter into a tall glass. Dip hot dogs one at a time, twisting to coat. Lower into oil while twisting to set the coating. Fry until golden, about 3 minutes, turning as needed. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Drain on paper towels. Enjoy with mustard, ketchup or both.
💡 Extra batter? It’ll coat up to 4 more corn dogs — just tilt the glass to help coat them fully.
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