Light, with a touch of sweetness and a spicy kick. These corn dogs are simple to make and so delicious.
INGREDIENTS
- Chicken frankfurters – 5
- All-purpose flour – 1/2 cup
- Cornmeal – 1/2 cup
- Sugar – 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder – 2 teaspoons
- Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon
- Nutmeg – 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper – to taste, optional
- Curry or turmeric – 1/2 teaspoon, optional
- Egg – 1 large
- Milk – 1/2 cup
- Cooking oil – For deep frying
PROCEDURE
Step 1
Heat up some oil on medium low heat for deep frying.
Step 2
Cut the hot dogs in half.
Step 3
Insert the wooden skewers. If you have the long skewers, break them in half and use scissors to trim them.
Step 4
Coat the dogs with flour and set aside.
Step 5
Add the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, black pepper, nutmeg, turmeric, and salt into a bowl. Mix to combine.
You can add whatever spice and herb you like to the batter. Be creative!
Step 6
Add one large egg
Step 7
And the milk.
Step 8
Mix to combine. The batter doesn’t have to be completely smooth.
Step 9
Roll the hot dogs in the batter one at a time.
You could transfer the batter into a tall glass cup and dip the hot dogs in it if that’d be easier for you.
Step 10
Gently drop the hot dogs in the hot oil, 3 to 4 at a time. Fry until golden.
Step 11
Remove from the oil and drain on paper napkins to soak up excess oil.
Step 12
This is what it looks like on the inside.
Step 13
Serve hot with pepper sauce or ketchup and/or mustard.
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