Alton Brown'S Corn Dogs Recipe

Name: Alton Brown'S Corn Dogs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gallon peanut oil; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced (approximately 1 large); 1 (8 1/2 ounce) can cream-style corn; 1/3 cup finely grated onion; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 4 tablespoons cornstarch, for dredging; 8 beef hot dogs

Servings: persons

1 gallon peanut oil
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced (approximately 1 large)
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can cream-style corn
1/3 cup finely grated onion
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons cornstarch, for dredging
8 beef hot dogs

1
Pour oil into a deep fryer or large heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees F.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cayenne pepper.
3
In a separate bowl, combine the jalapeno, corn, onion, and buttermilk.
4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients all at once, and stir only enough times to bring the batter together; there should be lumps.
5
Set batter aside and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
6
Scatter the cornstarch into a dry pie pan.
7
Roll each hot dog in the cornstarch and tap well to remove any excess.
8
Transfer enough batter to almost fill a large drinking glass.
9
Refill the glass as needed.
10
Place each hot dog on chopsticks, and quickly dip in and out of the batter.
11
Immediately and carefully place each hot dog into the oil, and cook until coating is golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
12
With tongs, remove to cooling rack, and allow to drain for 3 to 5 minutes.

1568

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gallon peanut oil, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Alton Brown'S Corn Dogs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alton Brown'S Corn Dogs

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