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Crispy Air Fryer Mini Corn Dogs

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These crispy air fryer mini corn dogs are a quick and easy homemade snack with a light, crunchy cornmeal batter and juicy hot dogs, perfect for parties or casual snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 8 mini hot dogs or 4 regular hot dogs cut into thirds
  • 3/4 cup (90g) fine yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk (or homemade substitute: 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice + milk, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Wooden skewers or mini bamboo sticks

Instructions

  1. Cut 4 regular hot dogs into thirds or use mini hot dogs whole. Pat dry with paper towels. Insert wooden skewers lengthwise through each piece, leaving enough stick to hold onto.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg with buttermilk and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry mix and stir gently just until combined. Adjust thickness with buttermilk or flour if needed.
  5. Pour batter into a tall glass or deep bowl for easy dipping.
  6. Dip each hot dog piece into the batter, twisting to coat evenly. Let excess drip off and place on a plate or parchment-lined tray.
  7. Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Arrange coated corn dogs in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
  9. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  10. Let rest for 1-2 minutes before serving warm with dipping sauces.

Notes

If batter gets too thick, stir in a splash of buttermilk. Flip halfway through cooking for even crispiness. Dry hot dogs before dipping to help batter stick. Let corn dogs rest after cooking to set crust. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour and use gluten-free baking powder. For dairy-free, use coconut or almond milk with lemon juice instead of buttermilk.

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