Description
Classic American-style corndogs featuring juicy frankfurters coated in a crispy, golden cornmeal batter, deep-fried to perfection. Served with ketchup and American mustard, these corndogs make a perfect snack or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter Ingredients
- 100ml cornmeal
- 100g plain flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 150ml whole milk
For the Corndogs
- 8 frankfurters
- Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
To Serve
- Ketchup
- American mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, plain flour, lightly beaten egg, caster sugar, fine sea salt, baking powder, and whole milk. Whisk thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, lump-free batter. Pour the batter into a tall jug or glass for easy dipping.
- Prepare the frankfurters: Insert a wooden skewer lengthwise into each frankfurter, pushing it about three-quarters of the way through to secure the meat for frying.
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a pan until it fills no more than one-third full. Heat the oil to 180°C (350°F). Test the temperature by dropping a cube of bread into the oil; it should brown within 30 seconds.
- Coat and fry the corndogs: Working with one frankfurter at a time, dip it into the batter ensuring it is completely covered. Carefully lower the battered frankfurter into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes or until the batter turns crisp and golden brown.
- Drain and serve: Remove the fried corndogs from the oil and drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Repeat the coating and frying process with the remaining frankfurters. Serve the hot corndogs with ketchup and American mustard for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature at 180°C to ensure even cooking and avoid greasy corndogs.
- Use wooden skewers to hold the frankfurters securely for an even batter coating and easy handling during frying.
- Ensure batter consistency is smooth and lump-free for the best crunchy texture.
- Use vegetable oil with a high smoke point such as canola or sunflower oil for deep-frying.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: corndogs, deep-fried snack, American snack, cornmeal batter, frankfurters, party food
