California Corn Dogs Recipes

FAIR-FAVORITE CORN DOGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk milk and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Let stand for 15 minutes. Insert skewers into hot dogs; dip into batter., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry corn dogs, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.

CORN DOGS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, sugar and baking powder. Stir in eggs and milk.
• Preheat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Insert wooden skewers into frankfurters. Roll frankfurters in batter until well coated.
• Fry 2 or 3 corn dogs at a time until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

CALIFORNIA CORN DOGS

Steps:

• Preheat oil to 375 degrees (use a deep fryer OR deep pot).
• Combine flour, corn meal, sugar, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
• Combine the milk and egg yolks and add to dry ingredients.
• Mix on high until batter is smooth.
• Pat dry the hot dogs and stick the thin end of a chopstick half way into the hot dog.
• Repeat with the remaining 9.
• When oil has reached 375 dip the dogs, one at a time into the batter, turning slowly to get a nice even coat.
• Hold the hot dog up by the stick and let some batter drip off.
• Quickly submerge the hot dog in the oil and spin it slowly so that the coating cooks evenly.
• If using a pot cook 3 or 4 dogs at a time, turning with forks to evenly brown-around 5 minutes.
• If using a deep fryer use the lid to weigh down the dogs.
• Drain on paper towels or a rack.
• Repeat with remaining dogs.