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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 a nostalgic, bite-sized party snack with a golden cornmeal crust and juicy hot dog center, served with a sweet and tangy homemade honey mustard dipping sauce. Perfect for gatherings, lunchboxes, or anytime you crave classic fairground flavor at home.

Ingredients

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  • 8 regular-sized hot dogs, cut into thirds (or 24 cocktail franks)
  • 24 wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
  • Vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil) for frying
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (fine ground)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey (for sauce)
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat hot dogs dry with paper towels. Cut each into 3 pieces (for 24 mini dogs) or use 24 cocktail franks. Insert a wooden skewer or lollipop stick into each piece.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and paprika (if using).
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and honey until combined.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and whisk until just smooth. Batter should be thick but pourable. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour 2-3 inches of vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Pour batter into a tall glass. Dip each hot dog piece fully into the batter, twisting to coat. Let excess drip off.
  7. Carefully lower into hot oil. Fry in batches of 4-6, turning with tongs for even browning (about 2-3 minutes per batch). Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  8. For the honey mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
  9. Arrange mini corn dogs on a platter with a bowl of honey mustard for dipping. Serve hot.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based milk with a splash of vinegar. For a spicy kick, add cayenne to the batter or hot sauce to the honey mustard. Double dip the hot dogs in batter for extra crunch. Can be baked or air-fried for a lighter version.

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Keywords: corn dogs, party snack, fair food, honey mustard, appetizer, kid-friendly, finger food, easy recipe, mini corn dogs, comfort food

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