Suzzannas Corn Dogs 558 Food

CORN DOGS

Steps:

• Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, mustard powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Whisk the milk, eggs and peanut oil in another bowl, then add to the cornmeal mixture and whisk until smooth. Pour the batter into a tall drinking glass, reserving any extra batter.
• Heat 3 to 4 inches peanut oil in a large, wide saucepan over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 365 degrees F. Spread some flour in a shallow dish. Thread each hot dog three-quarters of the way onto an 8-inch wooden skewer. Dredge the hot dogs in flour, tapping off the excess.
• Working in batches, dip the hot dogs into the glass of batter; let the excess drip back into the glass, then lower the hot dogs into the hot oil. Fry, turning, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. (Refill the glass with batter as needed.) Remove the corn dogs with tongs and drain on a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt.

KOREAN-INSPIRED CORN DOGS WITH BOOM BOOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Fill a large Dutch oven halfway with canola oil. Heat to 325 degrees F over medium heat. Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• While the oil is heating, halve the hot dogs crosswise and skewer each one lengthwise with a takeout chopstick, thick skewer or ice-pop stick. Arrange them in a single layer on a plate and place in the freezer until cold but not frozen, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Mix together the milk, brown sugar and egg in a large bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking powder and salt and stir until combined and smooth. The batter should be thicker than a pancake batter, but you should be able to wrap it around the dogs easily. Add another tablespoon or two of water if the mixture gets too thick. Place the panko and sweet potato fries, if using, in separate wide shallow bowls or baking dishes.
• To make the regular dogs (without the sweet potatoes), dip the hot dogs one at a time in the batter, making sure the entire dog is coated. Roll the battered dog in the panko, then drop it in the hot oil. You can fry 4 to 5 at a time. Fry until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon to the rack-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven to keep the dogs warm and repeat with the remaining hot dogs, allowing the oil to return to 325 degrees F before frying the next batch.
• Or, to make the sweet potato dogs, dip the hot dogs one at a time in the batter, then roll in the sweet potato mixture, firmly pressing on any loose potatoes. Fry until the potatoes and batter are deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon to the rack-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven to keep the dogs warm and repeat with the remaining hot dogs, allowing the oil to return to 325 degrees F before frying the next batch.
• When ready to serve, sprinkle with the granulated sugar if desired and drizzle with the Boom Boom Sauce and ketchup or mustard, if using. Serve warm.
• Mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha and garlic salt together in a medium bowl. Transfer into a squeeze bottle (if desired). Refrigerate until ready to use.

CORN DOGS

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, heat the peanut oil to 350 degrees F over medium heat. Line a large plate or baking sheet with paper towels.
• In a large bowl, sift together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, honey and egg and stir to combine. The batter should be a little thicker than pancake batter; it should fall off a spoon but not run off of it. If necessary, add more buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Dry the hot dogs thoroughly with a kitchen towel. Insert a skewer into the cut end of each hot dog, pushing it almost all the way through to the tip. Sprinkle the cornstarch onto a small plate and roll the hot dogs on the plate to lightly dust them with cornstarch. Gently tap the hot dogs to remove extra cornstarch.
• Pour the batter into a tall drinking glass. Holding a skewered hot dog at the bottom of the skewer, dunk the hot dog straight down into the glass of batter so that it is fully immersed in the batter. Slowly pull the hot dog back out, ensuring that it is fully coated on all sides and allowing some of the excess batter to drip back into the glass. Immediately place the battered hot dog carefully into the hot oil while still holding the stick (with tongs). Cook until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, turning the stick as necessary to ensure even browning. Place the cooked corn dog on the plate of paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs.

SUZZANNA'S CORN DOGS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, sugar and baking powder. Stir in eggs and milk.
• Preheat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Insert wooden skewers into frankfurters. Roll frankfurters in batter until well coated.
• Fry 2 or 3 corn dogs at a time until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE CORN DOGS

Steps:

• For the batter: Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the milk and egg in a small bowl. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined. At this point, you can leave the batter plain or you can add the ingredients for the sweet, spicy or herb-mustard options.
• For the corn dogs: Fill a deep, medium pot a little more than halfway with vegetable oil. Attach a deep-fry thermometer and bring the oil to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Fill a tall glass about three-quarters full with some of the batter. Push the pointed end of a 6-inch wooden skewer about halfway through each sausage. Line a baking sheet or large plate with paper towels.
• Once the oil is hot enough, dip 1 sausage in the glass of batter until fully submerged and completely coated. Let any excess drip off, then dip completely in the hot oil, holding it by the skewer for a few seconds until the batter is set. Then let it go to bob and fry in the oil. Continue dipping in batches so you're frying only 2 or 3 at a time, turning the corn dogs in the oil as needed with tongs and adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain the temperature, until deep golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Let the finished corn dogs drain on the paper towel-lined baking sheet, then transfer to the oven to keep warm while you dip and fry the remaining batches. Fill the glass with more batter as needed.
• If making the sweet version, dust each corn dog with confectioners' sugar. Serve with desired dipping sauces.

SAUSAGE-AND-PEPPERS CORN DOGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Pierce the sausages a few times with a fork and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
• Heat 2 inches of peanut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 340 degrees F. Whisk the cornmeal, 1 cup flour, the sugar, baking powder, mustard powder, oregano, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk the milk and eggs in a medium bowl. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture along with the parsley and whisk to make a smooth batter. Stir the peppers and onions into the batter.
• Stick each sausage on an 8-inch wooden skewer. Put the remaining 1 cup flour in a shallow dish. Working in batches, dredge the sausages in the flour, turning to coat, then dip in the batter to coat, letting the excess drip off. Fry the sausages (sticks included) until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Serve with the marinara sauce.

SUZZANNA'S CORN DOGS [558]

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, sugar and baking powder. Stir in eggs and milk. Preheat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Insert wooden skewers into frankfurters. Roll frankfurters in batter until well coated. Fry 2 or 3 corn dogs at a time until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.