Corn dogs in air fryer

How long to prepare Corn Dog Recipe: Approximately 20 minutes.

How to prepare Corn Dog Recipe – The Ingredients:

For this classic cook corn dogs in air fryer, you’ll need:

• 6 hot dogs
• 150g of cornmeal
• 75g of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 egg
• 150ml of milk
• 6 wooden skewers
• Cooking spray or oil for greasing
• You can easily adapt this recipe to fit different dietary needs. For a vegan version, swap the egg with a flax or chia egg, use plant-based milk, and ensure your hot dogs are vegan-friendly. To make it gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

How to prepare Corn Dog Recipe – The Steps:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.
2. In a bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until you have a smooth batter.
5. Pat the hot dogs dry with a paper towel to ensure the batter sticks well.
6. Insert a wooden skewer into each hot dog, leaving enough room to hold onto one end.
7. Dip each hot dog into the batter, making sure it’s evenly coated.
8. Place the battered hot dogs into the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each one.
9. Lightly spray the coated hot dogs with cooking spray or brush them with oil.
10. Air fry the corn dogs for about 10-12 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through cooking.

Nutritional advantages of the Corn Dog Recipe:

Corn dogs can be a fun treat, and when made at home, you have control over the ingredients.

While they’re not the healthiest option, you can make adjustments to suit your dietary preferences. Opting for whole grain cornmeal adds fiber, and using leaner hot dogs can reduce the fat content.

Possible addons or upgrades for the Corn Dog Recipe:

Get creative with your corn dogs by experimenting with different coatings like crushed pretzels or adding spices to the batter for extra flavor.

You can also serve them with a variety of dipping sauces like mustard, ketchup, or barbecue sauce for a delicious twist.

Q&A:

Q: Can I make the batter ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can prepare the batter ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. Just give it a quick stir before dipping the hot dogs.
Q: Can I freeze leftover corn dogs?
A: Absolutely! Once cooled, you can freeze any leftover corn dogs in an airtight container. When you’re ready to enjoy them again, simply reheat them in the air fryer until heated through.