There’s just nothing like a freshly fried hand dipped corn dog. This corn dog recipe replicates the recipe used at Disneyland, where corn dogs are a favorite past time. A simple corn bread batter is used to coat hot dogs and they are then fried to golden brown perfection. They are easy to make and can easily be frozen and reheated later.
What kind of hot dogs should I use?
We recommend using a high quality hot dog for the best results. Looking for the words “all beef” on the packaging generally indicates a higher quality hot dog. Choose a hot dog that you like. You can make corn dogs using any shape of hot dog as well so you can choose long and skinny, or the short and fat kind. It’s all about your personal taste preferences.
Where can I buy popsicle sticks or craft sticks?
You can find popsicle or craft sticks in the craft section at major superstores like Walmart or Target. They can also often be found in grocery stores near the section where they sell other food related items like toothpicks and straws.
Can I freeze homemade corn dogs? How do I reheat them?
It’s super easy to freeze what you don’t eat right away. Reheat in the oven on a baking sheet at 400 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. They will crisp up and still be pretty tasty. There’s nothing quite like fresh, but homemade frozen corn dogs are way better than store bought.
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This recipe was originally published on The Stay At Home Chef on June 10, 2013.
Easy to make! We did corn dog bites and subbed the sugar for honey. They turned out delicious!!
Real great recipe, but I added 2 table spoons of honey and it was absolutely perfect!!
These are the best corn dogs we have ever made. Ever! These are perfect. Thank you for a great recipe once again.
I have made these 3 times now. The first was to try the recipe. The second was because my wife requested them as part of her birthday dinner. The third time was for my son who loves corn dogs from a box. We ate some when I made them but I made about 12 extra to freeze so he could see if he liked them. Well I am making the last two at my granddaughters request. 375 for 22 minutes seems to get them heated up and crispy straight from the freezer into the oven. Fantastic recipe. I am unsure… Read more »
My previous phone wouldn’t let me rate this recipe.
I am excited to try your corn dog recipe! I have collected several to date. My family loves “Sonics Drive In Corn Dogs. So much so, we make an excuse to go almost every week. Tuesda is Corn Dog Day and they are 50 cents each. We get them for snacks. They have a sweet honey-like taste and the crunch is just right. I have a couple of tips for you. 1. I soak the sticks in warm water a couple hours prior to using. Prevents them from burning. 2. Roll the dog in a small plate of cornstarch, Lightly… Read more »
The batter is very bland and holds a ton of oil. My 4 year old loves them though so that’s what matters in the end! Would definitely add some seasoning to the batter to help break up the taste of oil.
I just made these for dinner and they tasted great! Super easy too. Thanks for the post.
Awesome
These were great and easy to make.
I made mini corn dogs, cutting them in half. I only gave 4 stars because they didn’t seem to have enough corn meal flavor. Kind of bland.
I Believe if you cook your hotdogs for a little while, then let th hem cool. First roll them in cornstarch then the batter, Then the batter will stick.
These were great! They were easy to make. I was able to cook all 12 hot dogs (All beef dogs from Costco) in the package with the batter, although with the last few drops, you had to shake and shimmy the batter in the cup. Transfer the batter to a tall cup as it IS way easier to coat your hot dogs. I ran out of popsicle sticks so I broke a wooden skewer stick in half and used those instead. Worked fine. I fried them up in a 10” frying pan. The oil didn’t necessarily cover the entire dog… Read more »
The corndogs were good, but the coating only seemed to make enough for about 5 hot dogs (bun length). Also, I had trouble getting the batter to stick to the hot dogs via the dipping method (maybe that’s just me!). Thanks for the fun reminder of Disneyland during the quarantine!
The recipe is excellent! I’ve been looking for a more economical way to satiate my lifelong passion for the staple of carnivals everywhere and a snack food or quick lunch option from freezer to microwave without having to resort to purchasing typically overpriced “Pogos”; a decidedly convincing and accessible substitute but lacking that homemade outdoor carnival texture and succulence! This is the formula!! As an observational side note, however, I have to respectfully disagree with your assertion that all-beef wieners are the best choice for creating an authentic-tasting corn dog. In fact, the best-tasting hot dogs are pork based; it’s… Read more »
With left over batter cut hot dogs in bite size dip and fry and enjoy. Kids will love these. Mine do
There is absolutely no honey in this recipe…. How can you call it “Honey Dipped Corn Dogs”?
It’s called a HAND dipped corn dog.