Mini Corn Dogs Beef Franks (Printable Version)

Bite-sized corn dogs featuring juicy beef franks in a crispy cornmeal coating, perfect for fun snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Mini Corn Dogs

01 - 8 beef franks, cut into thirds
02 - 24 wooden toothpicks or mini skewers

→ For the Batter

03 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp baking powder
07 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1 cup whole milk
12 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ For Frying

13 - 3 cups vegetable oil

# Method:

01 - Pat the beef franks dry with paper towels. Insert a toothpick or mini skewer into each piece.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
03 - In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter until combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into a tall glass or jar for easy dipping.
06 - Heat the oil in a deep saucepan or Dutch oven to 350°F.
07 - Dip each frank piece into the batter, coating fully. Let excess batter drip off.
08 - Carefully lower the coated franks into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown.
09 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • These mini versions give you that perfect crunch to juicy ratio in every single bite
  • They come together faster than you can drive to the fairground
  • Kids and adults alike cannot resist reaching for just one more
02 -
  • Make sure your oil stays around 350°F because if it gets too hot the outside will burn before the inside heats through
  • Letting the coated franks sit for too long before frying makes the batter get soggy and slide off
  • The batter consistency should be thick enough to coat but thin enough to drip off the franks easily
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients create a smoother batter and better coating
  • If the batter is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency

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