Mini Corn Dogs Beef Franks (Printer-friendly)

Bite-sized golden cornmeal bites with juicy beef franks served alongside tangy mustard for dipping.

# What You'll Need:

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# How to Prepare:

01 - Pat the beef franks dry with paper towels. Insert a wooden skewer or toothpick into each piece, leaving enough to hold as a handle. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and melted butter until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth, thick batter forms without lumps.
05 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F.
06 - Transfer the batter to a tall glass or jar for easy dipping of the skewered franks.
07 - Working in batches, dip each skewered frank piece into the batter to coat completely, then carefully place into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with yellow mustard for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The crispy cornmeal exterior gives way to juicy beef in every single bite
  • Perfect party food that guests can grab and eat while mingling
  • They fry up in minutes and stay warm for hours
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  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before dipping to ensure the best coating texture
  • Do not overcrowd the pot or the oil temperature will drop and they will become greasy
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  • Use a tall glass for the batter so you can submerge the franks completely
  • Let the excess batter drip off for 2 seconds before frying to prevent pooling

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