Classic Corndogs

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Ingredients

  • 16 None hot dogs
  • 16 None bamboo skewers, soaked
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 5 oz instant polenta
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 None eggs
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • None None Oil, for deep frying

Instructions

  1. Heat a large, non-stick frying pan on medium. Cook hot dogs 3-4 minutes, turning, until well browned. Cool slightly. Thread each hot dog lengthways onto a skewer.
  2. Sift flour and baking powder together into a large bowl. Stir in polenta. Make a well in the center.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk, butter, eggs and syrup together. Gradually whisk into dry ingredients to make a smooth batter. Season to taste.
  4. In a large saucepan, heat enough oil to deep-fry corndogs until a drop of batter sizzles as soon as it is added.
  5. Dip 4 skewered hot dogs into batter, allowing excess to drain off. Deep-fry in 4 batches of four, 3-4 minutes each, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towel.
  6. Serve hot with ketchup or hot sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

759 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 52.7g 68% DV
Carbs 71.5g 26% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 21.7g 43% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2976.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 323.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 142.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1587.8mg 100% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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