Korean Corn Dog!

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Hot Dogs (standard beef hot dogs, skin removed if desired)
• 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (cut into 4 equal sticks, use low‑moisture mozzarella for better melt)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Whole Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (Japanese style, adds light crunch)
• 1 cup Cornflakes (crushed lightly in a zip‑lock bag)
• 4 cups Vegetable Oil (for deep‑frying, use a neutral oil with high smoke point)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (optional, adds flavor to batter)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fillings

   Insert a wooden skewer into each hot dog and each mozzarella stick, leaving about 1‑inch of skewer exposed for handling.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make the Batter

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the milk and egg, whisking until the batter is smooth and slightly thick—similar to pancake batter.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare the Coating

   Place the panko breadcrumbs and crushed cornflakes together in a shallow dish, mixing them evenly.

   Time: PT2M

4. Batter and Coat the Dogs

   Dip each skewered hot dog or cheese stick into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then roll it in the panko‑cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

   Time: PT5M

5. Heat the Oil

   Fill the deep pot with enough oil to submerge the corn dogs (about 2‑inch depth) and heat to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Fry the Corn Dogs

   Carefully lower each coated corn dog into the hot oil. Fry for 3‑4 minutes, turning once, until the exterior is deep golden‑brown and the cheese is melted.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Drain and Rest

   Remove the corn dogs with tongs and place on a cooling rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.

   Time: PT3M

8. Serve

   Serve immediately with ketchup, mustard, or sweet chili sauce for dipping.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

300

Protein

10g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

15g

Fiber

1g