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Gluten-Free Mini Corn Dogs

Mini Corn Dogs

on Mar 23 2023
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    Bring the carnival home with crispy, golden gluten-free mini corn dogs, just as fun and just as dippable as the ones you remember. Store-bought corn dogs are almost never gluten-free, but these are, with a cornmeal-flecked batter made from our Bread Mix wrapped around bite-size beef hot dogs. They are gluten-free and dairy-free, they are a guaranteed hit with kids, and they are perfect for game day, parties, and after-school snacking. Deliciously gluten-free, the way Pamela's has done it since 1988.

    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Yield 16 mini corn dogs
    Serving Size 16 mini corn dogs

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups (300 g) Pamela's Bread Mix
    • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • 2 cups warm water
    • 8 uncured, nitrate-free, gluten-free 100% beef hot dogs
    • 16 heavy-duty bamboo skewers
    • Vegetable oil, for deep frying
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    Directions

    1. In a deep fryer or heavy pan, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F.
    2. Cut the hot dogs in half to make mini hot dogs. Thread a skewer lengthwise through the center of each, then pat them dry with a paper towel, which helps the batter stick.
    3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Bread Mix, cornmeal, and sea salt. Whisk the eggs and warm water together, add to the dry ingredients, and whisk until smooth. The batter should be thick enough to coat and cling. For the easiest coating, pour it into a tall glass.
    4. Working one at a time, dip each hot dog through the batter until heavily and evenly coated, smoothing the surface. Gently lower two at a time into the oil so they are submerged, with the skewers angled out of the pan. Fry about 4 minutes, until deep golden brown. Drain on a wire rack. Repeat with the rest.
    5. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
    6. To keep it gluten-free: Pamela's Bread Mix is GFCO-certified gluten-free, so the batter is completely gluten-free, and with water instead of milk these are dairy-free too. Use gluten-free hot dogs, and check that they are also dairy-free if that matters to you.
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    Recipe Tips & Notes

    What to serve with them

    Mini corn dogs are made for dipping. Set out yellow mustard, ketchup, honey mustard, and barbecue sauce, and round out the plate with fries or fresh veggies for a party spread or an easy lunch.

    Variations

    • Air fryer (make ahead and reheat): wet cornmeal batter needs deep frying to set, so fry the corn dogs first, then freeze them. Reheat straight from frozen in the air fryer at 375 to 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, until hot and crisp. This is the easiest way to have them party-ready.
    • Little smokies: use cocktail sausages (little smokies) in place of the cut hot dogs and skip the cutting, for bite-size corn dog poppers.
    • Cheesy: add a small cube of cheese to the skewer with the hot dog before battering.
    • Choose your dog: beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based hot dogs all work. Use a veggie dog for a vegetarian version.

    Make ahead & storage

    • Fry, cool, and freeze in a bag. Reheat in a 400°F oven or air fryer to re-crisp.
    • For a party, fry ahead and keep warm in a low oven.
    • For young children, slide the corn dogs off the skewers and cut them into small pieces.

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    We've Got Answers

    Store-bought corn dogs usually are not, because the batter is made with wheat flour. These homemade mini corn dogs are gluten-free, with a batter made from Pamela's GFCO-certified Bread Mix and cornmeal.

    The wet batter needs deep frying to set, so fry them first. Then freeze them and reheat from frozen in the air fryer at 375 to 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes. That makes the air fryer perfect for reheating and for parties.

    Yes. The batter uses water instead of milk, so it is dairy-free. Just choose dairy-free hot dogs as well.

    They are made for dipping. Try yellow mustard, ketchup, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce, with fries or veggies on the side.

    Yes. Cocktail sausages work great and save you the step of cutting hot dogs. Skewer, batter, and fry them the same way.

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