Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Mini Corn Dogs

(Courtesy of Paula Deen)

Ingredients:
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 (16 oz.) pkg. beef hot dogs, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
1 1/2 c. self-rising cornmeal
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
40 (6 inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Directions:
In a large Dutch oven, pour the vegetable oil to a depth of 4 inches.  Heat the oil to 350 degrees. 
Place the cornstarch in a small bowl.  Place 1 hot dog piece on the end of each skewer.  Dredge the hot dogs in cornstarch, gently tapping off the excess.

In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal mix, flour and sugar.  Add the buttermilk, whisking until smooth.

Holding the ends of the skewers, dip the hot dogs into the cornmeal batter to completely cover the hot dog.  Holding the ends of the skewers, carefully place the battered hot dogs into the hot oil.  Fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.  Drain on paper towels.  Repeat the procedure with remaining skewered hot dogs and cornmeal batter.

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