Mini Corn Dogs

Ingredients for Mini Corn Dogs

• 0.9L vegetable oil, for frying

• 24 toothpicks or cocktail sticks

• 60g yellow cornmeal

• 30g plain flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon chilli powder

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoons white pepper

• 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/8 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda

• 80ml buttermilk

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 240ml crumbled cooked bacon (about 9 strips)

• 24 cocktail wieners (such as Lit'l Smokies), or 6 hot dogs cut into 4 pieces each

1. In a medium pot, preheat oil to 185°C.

2. In a mixing bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, cayenne pepper, chilli powder, salt, white pepper, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda. {Tip: If you prefer a smoother batter, pulse the cornmeal and flour together in a food processor before stirring in the remaining dry ingredients.} Stir in buttermilk, egg, and honey and gently whisk until no lumps remain. Fold in bacon.

3. Skewer 1 cocktail wiener on each toothpick. Working in small batches, dip and roll wieners in batter until fully coated and then quickly and carefully drop them, toothpick and all, into the hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.