Easy Homemade Mini Corn Dogs

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 12 hot dogs (halved)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg

Steps

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium high heat.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine hot dogs and cornstarch, tossing to coat.

3. 3

   Thread hot dogs onto lollipop sticks; set aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar and baking powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

5. 5

   In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist.

6. 6

   Working in batches, dredge hot dogs in the batter until completely covered. Add to the skillet, about 4 or 5 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

7. 7

   Serve immediately.