Corn dogs
Hot dogs in a sweet cornmeal batter, fried until crisp. A fairground treat at home.
- Time30 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.82 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the hot dogs dry and push a skewer into each.
- 2
Whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat in the egg and milk to a thick batter. Pour into a tall glass.
- 3
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 175C.
- 4
Dip each hot dog into the batter, turning to coat fully.
- 5
Fry 2 at a time for 3 to 4 minutes, turning, until deep golden.
4 min - 6
Drain on a rack. Serve with ketchup and mustard.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.