Dad’s Fair-Style Corn Dogs
Dad’s Fair-Style Corn Dogs deliver a lightly sweet, crisp cornmeal crust wrapped around juicy hot dogs, capturing that classic carnival flavor in every bite. The batter fries up golden and crunchy while staying tender inside, making them perfect for game days, kids’ parties, or a nostalgic weekend treat.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dad’s Fair-Style Corn Dogs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir in the milk and the egg until the batter is smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the hot dogs and cook until heated through, about 7 minutes. Drain them on a paper towel-lined plate and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Insert one skewer into each hot dog and blot them dry with paper towels. Pour the chilled batter into a tall glass.
- 4
Dip one hot dog into the batter to coat it, then transfer it to the hot oil. Repeat with as many hot dogs as will comfortably fit in the fryer without overcrowding.
- 5
Fry until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs.
- Calories 1084.41 kcal High 54%
- Protein 42.51 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 45.13 g 16%
- Total Fat 82.57 g High 106%
- Saturated Fat 17.36 g High 87%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 380.63 mg High 127%
- Sodium 1606.19 mg High 70%
- Dietary Fiber 1.52 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 11.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 227.69 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 3.22 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 322.74 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 18.74 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Dad's Fair Style Corn Dogs is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 1084.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dad’s Fair-Style Corn Dogs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Eggs, Hot Dog. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dad’s Fair-Style Corn Dogs?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1084.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dad’s Fair-Style Corn Dogs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Dad’s Fair-Style Corn Dogs healthy?
- Dad’s Fair-Style Corn Dogs has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 1084.41 calories and 42.51 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1606.19 mg (70% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.36 g (87% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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