Mini Corn Dogs Beef Franks (Printable)
Crispy, golden mini corn dogs featuring juicy beef franks and a hint of tangy mustard.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Mini Corn Dogs
01 - 8 beef hot dogs, cut into thirds
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - Vegetable oil for frying
13 - 24 wooden skewers or toothpicks
→ For Serving
14 - Yellow mustard as needed
# How To Make It:
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 until well combined.
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 to 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.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The cornmeal batter gets perfectly crisp outside while staying tender inside, thanks to the right ratio of flour to cornmeal plus a touch of sugar for golden color
- Making them mini means you get more crispy edges proportionally, plus they cook faster and more evenly than full-sized versions
02 -
- The batter needs to be thick enough to coat without dripping off immediately, so add a tablespoon more flour if it seems too runny
- Oil temperature drops dramatically when you add food, so let it come back up between batches or the coating will absorb too much grease
03 -
- A tall narrow jar works better than a wide bowl for dipping because you can submerge the entire hot dog piece in one motion
- Adding a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to the dry ingredients gives these a subtle kick that adults love