Corn Dog Batter Recipe With Pancake Mix
It’s summertime and what better way to enjoy the warm weather than with some classic carnival food? Corn dogs are an all-time favorite and easy to make at home with just a few ingredients, including pancake mix! This recipe is not only delicious but also simple to follow. Keep reading to learn how to make the perfect corn dog batter with pancake mix.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of pancake mix
- 1/3 cup of cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1 package of hot dogs or hot links
- 10-12 wooden skewers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the pancake mix, cornmeal, and sugar. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together, then add it to the dry mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Insert a wooden skewer or stick into each hot dog and coat it with the batter mixture. Make sure the hot dog is fully covered.
- In a deep skillet or dutch oven, heat vegetable oil to 375°F.
- Carefully place the coated hot dogs into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the hot dogs occasionally to cook evenly.
- Remove the corn dogs from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to cool and drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with ketchup, mustard, or any dipping sauce of your choice.
Tips For Making The Perfect Corn Dog Batter
Here are some additional tips to ensure your corn dog batter turns out perfectly:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the corn dogs. If the oil is not hot, the batter will not stick to the hot dogs and will turn out greasy.
- Use wooden skewers or sticks that are sturdy enough to hold the hot dogs in place while frying, but not too thick that they don't fit into the hot dog easily.
- Do not overmix the batter as this can result in a tough and chewy texture. Mix until the batter is just combined.
- Use your favorite brand of pancake mix for this recipe. The batter will turn out just as delicious whether you use a generic or name brand pancake mix.
Conclusion
With this simple recipe, you can now make corn dogs at home with pancake mix that taste just as delicious as the ones from the carnival. The batter is the perfect texture with a slightly sweet and crispy exterior and juicy hot dog in the center. You can also switch it up and use hot links or sausage instead of hot dogs for a little variation. Try it out and let us know how it turns out for you!