PARTY SNACK

Mini Corn Dog Bites

Hot dog slices wrapped in lightly sweet cornmeal batter and baked or fried until golden and fluffy.

Mini Corn Dog Bites bake pieces of hot dog inside tender, lightly sweet cornbread for an easy party snack. Bite-size pieces shorten the cooking time and make the finished appetizer easy to serve.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time27 mins
Servings8
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

For the Bites

  • 6 hot dogs, each cut into 4 pieces
  • Cooking spray

For Serving

  • Ketchup
  • Yellow mustard

Substitutions

  • Use turkey, chicken, or plant-based mini hot dogs in place of beef or pork hot dogs.
  • Use a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free cornmeal.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pan

Heat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan well.

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Mix dry ingredients for Mini Corn Dog Bites

Step 3: Finish the batter

Whisk milk, egg, and butter separately, then stir into the dry ingredients just until combined.

Step 4: Fill

Divide batter among the muffin cups and press one hot dog piece into the center of each.

Fill for Mini Corn Dog Bites

Step 5: Bake

Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean. Cool 3 minutes before removing.

Bake for Mini Corn Dog Bites
Finished Mini Corn Dog Bites ready to serve

How to Store Leftovers

Cool Mini Corn Dog Bites promptly, cover it, and refrigerate within 2 hours. Use leftovers within 3 to 4 days and store fresh or crisp components separately.

How to Reheat

Reheat Mini Corn Dog Bites in a moderate oven or air fryer until hot, keeping sauces and cool garnishes separate.

How to Serve It

  • Mustard and ketchup
  • Coleslaw
  • Fruit slices
  • Other party bites

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Cutting pieces at different sizes.
  • Crowding during cooking.
  • Adding wet sauce before browning.

Nutrition Information

Nutrient Per Serving
Calories 230
Protein 7g
Carbohydrates 29g
Fat 10g
Sugar 6g

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, and substitutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the clearest doneness cue for Mini Corn Dog Bites?

Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean.

What substitution works well in Mini Corn Dog Bites?

Use turkey, chicken, or plant-based mini hot dogs in place of beef or pork hot dogs.

About the Author

Written and edited by the FreshFork Recipes Team.

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