These dairy free corn dogs are made without milk and are absolutely delicious!
For them to be dairy free, you have to make sure to use kosher hotdogs because non-kosher hotdogs are usually made with milk.
The first time I had a corn dog was the same day I saw Barnum and Bailey, and as it turned out, it was also the last time I'd get to see them.
It was five or so years before the circus closed and I had seen a poster on the train (subway to those not from New York).
That year the show was to take place at Coney Island instead of Madison Square Garden.
I never went to the circus before because I didn't know when it was in, and knowing it was Madison Square Garden, I assumed it would be expensive.
However, seeing that it was at Coney Island made it seem in reach. So, to my excitement, I went with my friend.
On the way, my friend told me about a sandwich shop he used to love as a kid living in Brooklyn.
We had time before the show, so we went in search of it near Avenue J.
I'm not sure if we found that same shop, or another one, but on the menu I saw corn dogs.
I just had to have one!
I had never eaten a corn dog before and it seemed perfect for the circus.
So, we bought two kosher corn dogs and drove to Coney Island, where we ate them while walking down the boardwalk.
Years later, my mother decided to try to make corn dogs for the family. They were better than I had remembered the one I had that day.
Since then, these corn dogs have been one of my favorite fun foods.
They are right up there with Southern fried chicken wings and Buffalo wings.
Equipment
wooden skewers
a pot, preferably an asparagus pot
tall or 8 ounce cup
HOW TO TEST IF BAKING POWDER is STILL GOOD
To test baking powder, pour 3 tablespoons of warm water into a small bowl, add ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and stir.
If the baking powder is good to use, it should fizz a little.
Recipe Tip:
If you plan on making corn dogs often enough, it is worthwhile to invest in an asparagus pot. These pots are tall and narrow, allowing you to use less oil.
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Dairy Free Corn Dog
These dairy free corn dogs are easy to make and delicious with just a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal (150 grams)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
- ¼ cup white sugar (50 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup water (240 milliliters)
- 8 kosher hotdogs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Fill a(n ideally tall and narrow) pot up most of the way with oil. Heat.
- Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Then, add the egg and water and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour batter into a tall cup. Fill about ¾ high.
- Lightly coat each hotdog with flour. Shake off the excess and put the hotdog on a skewer.
- Dip in the batter. Remove and let the excess drip off. Then, slowly put the hotdog in oil. Repeat with the next hotdog. Make sure not to crowd the pot.
- Remove each hotdog when it becomes golden brown.
Notes
*If you are making this recipe because you are dairy free rather than because you keep kosher, still make sure to use kosher hotdogs. Some non-kosher hotdog companies add dairy to their hotdogs.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 679mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 9g
Being in South Africa corn dogs are not really seen, but the kids saw them in various media and asked for them. I used this recipe and they loved them! I didn't have a tall pot(and no shops here seen to have them) but found using a loafntin and laying them into it worked great.
Oh I am so glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Should the hotdogs be cooked before you put them in the batter or they will be cooked once coated?
They cook once they are coated
Can these be frozen?
Yes, and then just bake them to reheat
Wow thank you for a great recipe! The corndogs came out PERFECT. Never thought making corndogs could be so easy, especially ones that are dairy-free.
You're welcome! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe so much, it's definitely one of my favorites 🙂