- Learn exactly how to make homemade corndogs, just like the iconic summertime fair and carnival food
- The addition of cheddar cheese and jalapeno to the corn dog batter takes a common snack to a much more delicious place
- A fun recipe to make and to eat!
Preheat 4 inches of oil in a deep fryer or dutch oven 350°F (180°C). In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Let the batter sit for 5 minutes. The finished corndog batter should be like a thick pancake batter. If needed, add a small amount of flour to thicken it, or a small amount of milk to think it out.
When you’re ready to fry, hold a skewered hot dog by the stick and dip it into the batter until it is fully coated. It’s helpful to rotate the hot dog as you do this. Let any excess drip off and immediately lower the hot dog slowly into the hot oil.
Fry for about 5 minutes, flipping the corndogs to ensure that they get golden brown on all sides. I find it easiest to only fry two at a time, and work in batches.
Place the fried corn dogs on a paper-towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil, then place them on a wire rack over a sheet tray to catch any drips and keep the coating crispy.