Description
Chili corn dogs are the perfect comfort food, combining the sweet crunch of cornbread batter with spicy chili stuffed inside a juicy hot dog. Ideal for game days or cozy dinners, these savory treats promise an explosion of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. Easy to make and fun to eat, they’re sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 hot dogs (beef or turkey)
- 1 cup chili (homemade or store-bought)
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough to fill the pot)
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by gathering all ingredients and tools like skewers. Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and eggs until smooth; the batter should be thick yet pourable.
- Insert skewers into each hot dog halfway and fill with chili using a piping bag or spoon.
- Coat each stuffed hot dog in batter before carefully lowering it into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes), rotating with tongs for even cooking.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 corn dog (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Experiment with different types of chili for varied flavors. For a healthier option, use turkey or vegetarian hot dogs and whole wheat flour.