A Plus Fair Corn Dogs
Description
Create genuine fair corn dogs at home with this easy-to-make recipe with a rich buttermilk cornmeal batter — perfect for family game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
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1 quart oil for deep frying
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons bacon drippings
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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1 egg, beaten
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 pounds hot dogs
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wooden sticks
Directions
1
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
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Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in bacon drippings. Make a well in center; stir buttermilk, egg, and baking soda into well until smooth and well blended.
3
Pat hot dogs dry with paper towels; insert wooden skewers into hot dogs. Dip hot dogs into buttermilk batter, one at a time, shaking off excess. Deep fry in hot oil in batches a few at a time until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels or serve on paper plates.