MINI CORN DOGS & GARLIC DIP

Crispy Corn Dogs with Creamy Garlic Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 12 hot dogs, halved
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup milk
• 1 large egg

Preparation:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium high heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine hot dogs and cornstarch, tossing to coat.
3. Thread hot dogs onto lollipop sticks; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar and baking powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist.
6. Working in batches, dredge hot dogs in the batter until completely covered. Add to the skillet, about 4 or 5 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
7. Serve immediately.