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A basket containing corn dogs served with ketchup and mustard drizzle.
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Corn Dogs

This easy homemade Corn Dogs (アメリカンドッグ) recipe takes just minutes to make. They are a perfect snack for your summer BBQ and parties. Inspired by the Japanese drama Midnight Diner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: easy corn dog, homemade corn dog
Servings: 4
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Namiko Hirasawa Chen

Ingredients

  • 5.3 oz Japanese Hotcake Mix (1 bag Morinaga Hotcake Mix; or use your favorite pancake mix or homemade pancake recipe for the batter; make sure the batter is thick, so you can coat the hot dogs well)
  • 100 ml whole milk (½ cup minus 4 tsp)
  • 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell)
  • 4 hot dogs/sausages
  • 3 cups neutral oil (for deep-frying)

For Serving

  • ketchup
  • mustard
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Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Corn Dogs Ingredients
  • Depending on size of the 4 hot dogs/sausages, cut each hot dog in half or two-thirds (save the remaining one-third to make mini corn dogs).
    Corn Dogs 1
  • Insert a chopstick or a lollipop stick into the sliced end of each hot dog.
    Corn Dogs 2
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell) and 100 ml whole milk (½ cup minus 4 tsp).
    Corn Dogs 3
  • Add 5.3 oz Japanese Hotcake Mix and whisk well.
    Corn Dogs 4
  • Fill a large heavy pot, Dutch oven, or deep fryer with 3–4 inches of oil (or enough oil to submerge the hot dogs, about 3 cups neutral oil). Heat the oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 320–340ºF (160–170ºC). I use this instant read thermometer.
    Corn Dogs 6
  • Pour the batter into a tall glass. Dip each hot dog into the batter, turning until completely coated. Let any excess batter drip off so that the hot dog is coated evenly.
    Corn Dogs 7
  • Lower the hot dog into the hot oil. Immediately repeat with another hot dog. Cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Make sure to turn the corn dogs so that they get even color.
    Corn Dogs 8
  • Transfer to a paper-towel-lined tray or wire rack. Working in batches of 2, repeat with remaining hot dogs and batter. Serve the corn dogs immediately with ketchup and mustard.
    Corn Dogs 9

Nutrition

Calories: 346 kcal · Carbohydrates: 21 g · Protein: 10 g · Fat: 25 g · Saturated Fat: 15 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 96 mg · Sodium: 527 mg · Potassium: 195 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 207 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 131 mg · Iron: 2 mg