Mini Corn Dogs Beef Franks (Printable)

Golden cornmeal coating envelops tender beef franks for a delicious bite-sized treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mini Corn Dogs

01 - 8 beef franks, cut into thirds
02 - 24 wooden toothpicks or mini skewers

→ Cornmeal Batter

03 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp baking powder
07 - ½ tsp baking soda
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1 cup whole milk
12 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ Frying

13 - 3 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pat the beef franks dry with paper towels. Insert a toothpick or mini skewer into each piece.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
03 - In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter until combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into a tall glass or jar for easy dipping.
06 - Heat the oil in a deep saucepan or Dutch oven to 350°F.
07 - Dip each frank piece into the batter, coating fully. Let excess batter drip off.
08 - Carefully lower the coated franks into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown.
09 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cornmeal batter creates that perfect crunch while staying tender inside
  • These freeze beautifully and reheat in the oven for last-minute snacks
  • Kids and adults both reach for them, making party planning effortless
02 -
  • Overheating your oil causes the outside to burn before the inside heats through
  • Crowding the pan drops the oil temperature dramatically, resulting in soggy, greasy corn dogs
  • Room temperature batter adheres better than cold batter that slides right off the franks
03 -
  • Let the coated franks sit on a wire rack for a minute before frying to set the batter
  • Test your oil with a drop of batter, it should bubble and rise immediately
  • A candy thermometer takes all the guesswork out of maintaining the right temperature

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