Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 (14-ounce/400g) package cocktail sausages
  • 24-30 wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
  • Ketchup (optional)
  • Mustard (optional)
  • Ranch Dressing (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Pat the cocktail sausages dry with paper towels. Skewer each sausage with a wooden skewer or popsicle stick.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
  4. Pour enough vegetable oil into a deep fryer or large pot to reach a depth of about 2-3 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
  5. One at a time, dip the skewered sausages into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
  6. Carefully place the battered sausages into the hot oil, a few at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
  7. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the corn dogs with tongs or a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces (ketchup, mustard, ranch) and a side of fries.