A+ Fair Corn Dogs: A Classic American Fair Food Recipe

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A+ Fair Corn Dogs: A Classic American Fair Food Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 04, 2023

Bring the fun of the fair into your own kitchen with these A+ Fair Corn Dogs. This classic American fair food recipe features a delicious cornbread batter wrapped around a juicy hot dog. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a fun family dinner, these corn dogs are sure to be a hit with everyone. Follow this easy recipe to enjoy that nostalgic fair experience right at home!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 wooden skewers
  • Oil, for frying

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg. Add the milk and vegetable oil, and mix well.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Pat the hot dogs dry with a paper towel.
  6. Insert a wooden skewer into each hot dog, leaving about 2 inches of the skewer exposed for holding.
  7. Dip each hot dog into the cornbread batter, coating it evenly. Allow any excess batter to drip off.
  8. Carefully place the battered hot dogs into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per corn dog.
  9. Remove the corn dogs from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  10. Serve the A+ Fair Corn Dogs hot with your choice of dipping sauces and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Corn dogs are believed to have been invented in the United States in the 1940s by two Texan brothers, Neil and Carl Fletcher.
  • The batter used for corn dogs is similar to the batter used for cornbread, giving them their signature corn flavor.
  • Corn dogs are a popular fair food in the United States and are often enjoyed with mustard or ketchup.