Description
Homemade cheesy jalapeño corn dogs blend spicy peppers with classic fair fare. Crispy golden exteriors and gooey cheese make this recipe a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll crave at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 hot dogs
- 4 thin slices of cheddar cheese, room temperature
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (140 g) yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients and Additions:
- 1 cup (240 mL) milk
- 1 egg
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 quart (960 mL) peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
- Mustard, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese-wrapped hot dogs by laying a cheese slice around each frankfurter, securing it with a wooden skewer. Position the skewered hot dogs seam-side down on a baking sheet, ensuring they’re neatly arranged. Transfer the tray to the freezer for a quick 20-minute chill to help the cheese adhere.
- Create the corn dog batter by combining dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps. Incorporate milk, egg, and finely chopped jalapeños, stirring until the mixture reaches a smooth, consistent texture. Adjust the consistency by adding a touch of flour if needed. Transfer the batter to a tall, narrow container to simplify the dipping process.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F, monitoring the temperature with a cooking thermometer to ensure precise heating.
- Remove the chilled cheese-wrapped hot dogs from the freezer. Fully submerge each skewered hot dog into the prepared batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully lower the battered frankfurter into the hot oil using tongs. Fry for 3-5 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior. Maintain consistent oil temperature throughout cooking.
- Once golden and crispy, remove corn dogs from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with mustard for dipping.
Notes
- Freeze the cheese-wrapped hot dogs to help the cheese adhere and prevent it from sliding off during frying, creating a perfect cheesy exterior.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure the batter mixes smoothly and coats the hot dogs evenly without lumps.
- Select fresh jalapeños for a vibrant, spicy kick that complements the cheesy corn dog, adjusting the amount based on your heat tolerance.
- Choose a deep, heavy-bottomed pot for consistent oil temperature and safe frying, preventing uneven cooking or potential oil splatters.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg