Description
Homemade Vegetarian Corn Dogs are a delicious twist on the classic fair treat, featuring a crispy golden exterior and a fluffy, savory interior. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these plant-based delights are easy to make and even more fun to eat. Whether you’re dipping them in mustard or ketchup, each bite is bursting with flavor that will transport you back to carefree summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup plant-based milk (unsweetened)
- 4 vegetarian hot dogs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your frying station by heating vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- Gradually add plant-based milk while stirring until the batter is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Insert skewers into vegetarian hot dogs and dip each into the batter until fully coated; let excess drip off.
- Carefully fry battered hot dogs in hot oil for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your favorite dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, try adding garlic powder or smoked paprika to the batter. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.