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Crispy Mini Corn Dogs Recipe: Easy Party Snack with Honey Mustard

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These crispy mini corn dogs are bite-sized, golden, and crunchy, wrapped around juicy mini hot dogs and served with a tangy homemade honey mustard dipping sauce. Perfect for parties, game nights, or nostalgic snacking at home.

Ingredients

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  • 16 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages (about 12 oz/340g)
  • Wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
  • 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat mini hot dogs dry with paper towels. Insert a wooden skewer or lollipop stick into each one, leaving enough for a handle.
  2. Pour about 4 cups of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot. Heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and honey until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Batter should be thick enough to coat hot dogs.
  6. Pour batter into a tall glass for easy dipping.
  7. Working in batches, dip each skewered hot dog into the batter, letting excess drip off. Carefully lower into hot oil.
  8. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning with tongs or a slotted spoon, until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain.
  10. Repeat with remaining hot dogs, keeping oil temperature steady.
  11. For honey mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust to taste.
  12. Serve mini corn dogs hot with honey mustard dipping sauce.

Notes

Pat hot dogs dry for batter to stick. Keep oil at 350°F for best results. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Use a wire rack for draining to keep corn dogs crispy. Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours. For gluten-free, use a GF flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk. Air fryer or oven baking is possible for a lighter version.

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