What are Corn Dogs?
A corn dog is a sausage on a stick that has been coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep fried.
How To Make Corn Dogs In South Africa
INGREDIENTS
6 hot dogs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
Vegetable oil (for frying)Wooden skewers
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then add the milk. Mix well to combine.
4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the well. Stir until just combined. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
5. Pat the hot dogs dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Insert wooden skewers into the hot dogs lengthwise, leaving about 2 inches of the skewer sticking out for easy handling.
6. Dip each hot dog into the batter, coating it completely. Allow any excess batter to drip off.
7. Carefully place the battered hot dogs into the preheated oil, a few at a time. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the corn dogs from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. Repeat the process with the remaining hot dogs until all are fried.
10. Serve the South African corn dogs immediately while they are still hot. You can enjoy them on their own or serve them with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy your South African-style corn dogs!
What goes best with corn dogs?
The best side dishes to serve with corn dogs are instant pot baked beans, Southern baked mac and cheese, kimchi slaw, and funnel cakes.
You can also go with mini-blooming onions, pickled jalapenos, potato croquettes, chocolate chili, or zucchini carrot tots. For a no-cook option, go with veggie cups.
How long are cooked corn dogs good for?
Properly stored, cooked hot dogs will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. To further extend the shelf life of cooked hot dogs, freeze them;
freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap.