How to Make the Perfect Easy Homemade Corn Dogs
American · Easy · 30 min · 6 servings
These easy homemade corn dogs are a carnival style kid friendly dinner that brings the fun of a state fair right into your own kitchen. Parents love that they are baked in a muffin tin for a no-fuss approach and kids love the sweet cornbread coating around their favorite hot dog.
Why this recipe works
This Easy Homemade Corn Dogs recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 30 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 310 calories with 10g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 6 whole beef hot dogs cut in half
- 1 box corn muffin mix such as Jiffy
- 1 large egg
- 0.33 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing
- 0.5 cup ketchup or mustard for dipping
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prep the Muffin Tin
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Generously grease a 12 cup standard muffin tin with butter or nonstick cooking spray making sure to coat the sides well so the corn dogs pop out easily.
Step 2: Make the Cornbread Batter
In a medium bowl combine the corn muffin mix, egg, milk, and honey. Stir until just combined with a few small lumps remaining. Do not overmix the batter or the corn dogs will be tough.
Step 3: Fill and Insert Hot Dogs
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cornbread batter into each muffin cup filling them halfway. Press one hot dog half vertically into the center of each cup. The batter will rise up around the sides during baking.
Step 4: Bake and Serve
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the cornbread is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread portion comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for 3 minutes then use a butter knife to pop them out. Serve with ketchup and mustard.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- corn muffin mix → homemade cornbread batter with cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and sugar for a from-scratch version
- beef hot dogs → chicken or veggie hot dogs to suit different dietary preferences at the table
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overfilling the muffin cups causes the batter to overflow and makes a mess in the oven
- Not greasing the muffin tin well enough causes the corn dogs to stick and break apart when removed
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 310 calories, 10g protein, 38g carbs, 14g fat, 2g fiber.
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