Mini Corn Dogs

August 2, 2011

When I was a kid, I wasn't a fan the regular corn dog but loved the mini ones. I would order a basket of 6 mini corn dogs and a root beer float (a very healthy meal). I don't know why I had such persnickety behavior. My theory is that because the corn dogs were bite-size, they're more fun to eat. These days I have traded the mini corn dogs for gourmet burgers or sweet potato fries but every once in a while I'll get a craving. I like to make these at home and invite my nephews over for dinner. This kid friendly dish will be a smash hit with the little ones- try it.

Mini Corn Dogs

Ingredients:

1 cup Flour

1/2 cup Cornmeal

1 tablespoon Sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons Salt

2 tablespoons Vegetable shortening

1 Egg, beaten slightly

3/4 cup Milk

8 Frankfurters, cut into thirds

Oil (for frying)

Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

With a pastry blender, cut vegetable shortening into flour mixture until there are fine crumbs. Add egg and milk and blend well. Pour vegetable oil to a 2 inch depth in a deep fryer or large saucepan. Heat to 375 degrees.

Pat frankfurter dry with paper towels. Insert a toothpick into the center of each frankfurter. Dip each frankfurter into batter and then into hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper.