Description
These Homemade Mini Corndogs are a fun and delicious snack made by stuffing cocktail wieners with cheddar cheese, dipping them in a flavorful cornmeal batter, and frying until golden and crispy. Perfect for parties, kids' snacks, or anytime you crave a tasty handheld treat.
Ingredients
Meat & Cheese
- 14 oz. cocktail wieners (~25 wieners)
- 4 oz. cheddar cheese
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup medium grind yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
Other
- Oil for frying
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare Wieners and Cheese: Cut each wiener in half lengthwise, stopping short of cutting all the way through to keep it hinged. Cut the cheddar cheese into thick slices about ½ inch long and ⅛ inch thick.
- Stuff Wieners: Place a piece of cheese inside each wiener where it was slit, then secure it with a toothpick to hold the cheese in place. Set aside.
- Make Batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt, eggs, and milk. Mix well until smooth and fully combined. Set aside.
- Heat Oil: Pour about 2 inches of oil into a deep pot and heat over medium heat until it reaches 325-350°F (163-177°C).
- Dip Wieners: While the oil is heating, dip each stuffed wiener into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry Corn Dogs: Carefully place dipped wieners into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 1-2 minutes or until the batter turns golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat Frying: Continue frying remaining corn dogs in batches, adjusting oil temperature as needed to maintain 325-350°F.
- Serve: Serve mini corndogs hot with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Be careful not to overfill the pot when frying to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Use medium grind cornmeal for the best texture in the batter.
- Adjust oil temperature if batter browns too quickly or the corndogs take too long to cook.
- For convenience, cocktail wieners can be replaced with mini hot dogs of similar size.
- Cheddar cheese adds a creamy, melty surprise inside each corndog, but you can experiment with other cheeses if desired.
