How to Make Homemade Corndogs

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients for this corn-dog batter recipe in a medium bowl.

   If you prefer a sweeter batter, increase the sugar by 1/8 cup.
   
   For a less sweet batter, increase the cornmeal by 1/8 cup.
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   Step 2: Add 1 cup milk and 1 egg to the dry mixture and stir until well blended.

   , Use a pan deep enough to accommodate 2 to 3 hot dogs at a time and roomy enough so that they can be completely submerged without touching each other. , The wood skewers will remain in the hot dogs from cooking through serving. , Hold the protruding end of the skewer and swirl the hot dogs in the batter until they are well-coated.
   
   For easier coating, fill a drinking glass with batter and dip the hot dogs into the glass.
   
   Make mini-corn dogs by cutting the hot dogs into thirds or quarters and using toothpicks for skewers. , Gently insert a couple of the coated hot dogs one at a time into the hot oil.
   
   Add them to the oil carefully to prevent spattering as the hot oil will burn skin.
   
   Cook the corn dogs approximately 3 minutes, until they are a golden shade of brown. , Set them on paper towels to drain. , Serve the corn dogs with condiments such as ketchup and mustard. ,
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   Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy

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   Step 4: deep-sided saucepan until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191 degrees Celsius).

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   Step 5: Inset a skewer into each of the hot dogs

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   Step 6: leaving enough of the skewer sticking out of one end to use for a handle.

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   Step 7: Rub each hotdog with cornstarch so the batter will better adhere to the hot dogs.

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   Step 8: Cook the corn dogs.

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   Step 9: Remove the corn dogs carefully from the oil using metal tongs.

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    Step 10: Allow the corn dogs to cool slightly before eating.

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    Step 11: Finished.

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