Minnesota State Fair Corn Dogs

Bring the magic of fairgrounds to your kitchen with these irresistible Minnesota State Fair Corn Dogs! This recipe features a perfectly fluffy and golden cornmeal batter, lightly sweetened with honey and sugar, for that authentic state fair flavor. Skewered hot dogs are coated in a layer of flour for better batter adhesion and then dipped into a thick, rich mixture before being fried to crispy perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 10-minute fry, these homemade corn dogs are an effortless way to relive the joy of carnival treats. Serve them hot with classic condiments like ketchup, mustard, or honey mustard for the ultimate nostalgic snack! Perfect for parties, family nights, or just a fun, indulgent meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons White granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 8 pieces Hot dogs
• 8 pieces Skewers (wooden or bamboo)
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour (for coating hot dogs)
• 6 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, beat the egg. Add the milk and honey, and whisk to combine.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, pat the hot dogs dry with paper towels to ensure the batter adheres properly. Insert one skewer into each hot dog, leaving enough skewer protruding as a handle.

Step 5

Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oil is deep enough to fully submerge the corn dogs.

Step 6

Place the 1/4 cup of flour onto a plate and lightly roll each hot dog in the flour to coat. Shake off any excess flour.

Step 7

Pour the batter into a tall glass or jar for easy dipping. Dip each floured hot dog into the batter, turning to coat evenly. Allow the excess batter to drip off.

Step 8

Carefully lower the battered hot dog into the hot oil. Fry 2–3 corn dogs at a time, avoiding overcrowding the pot. Cook for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Remove the corn dogs with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs.

Step 10

Serve the corn dogs warm with your favorite condiments such as ketchup, mustard, or honey mustard.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2523.2 grams (2523.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	14648

Total Fat 1524.00g	1954%
Saturated Fat 240.60g	1203%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.20g
Cholesterol 464mg	155%
Sodium 6356mg	276%
Total Carbohydrate 304.60g	111%
Dietary Fiber 15.10g	54%
Total Sugars 59.20g
Protein 72.70g	145%

Vitamin D 161IU	806%
Calcium 452mg	35%
Iron 17mg	95%
Potassium 823mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.1%

Protein: 1.9%

Carbs: 8.0%