The BEST Corn Dogs that are EASY to Make!

By Alison Wood

Updated 04.15.2026

The BEST Corn Dogs that are EASY to Make!

Homemade Corn Dogs

Our family loves corn dogs and pigs in a blanket recipes!

They’re those fun recipes that make perfect family nights or weekend parties extra fun!

This recipe is incredibly easy and may remind you (ok…it WILL remind you) of your favorite theme park (you know the ones in California and Florida) corn dogs.

The homemade version, of course, not the heat and eat version! :)

homemade corn dogs on serving tray

Ingredients Needed for Homemade Corn Dogs

All Beef Hotdogs

This is our preference, but turkey or chicken ones will work as well.

We prefer the flavor of the all beef version though and think you will too!

ingredients for homemade corn dog recipe

All Purpose Flour

You probably have a few cups sitting in your pantry!

Corn Meal

Yes, you absolutely NEED corn meal for this recipe.

Don’t try it with only flour.

flour and cornmeal mixture for homemade corn dogs

Baking Powder.

Again, you probably have this staple in your pantry.

We try to keep our recipes super simple!

White Sugar.

Gives it a touch of sweetness…just like your favorite theme park, homemade corn dogs!

wet mixture for corn dogs

Shortening

This delivers the perfect texture in the cornbread layer on the corn dog.

Milk

Helps all the ingredients blend well to form the perfect batter!

dipping hot dog in cornmeal batter for corn dogs

Cooking Oil

For deep frying, of course!

Why These are the Best Homemade Corn Dogs You’ll Ever Try

dipping hotdogs to make homemade corn dogs

No stress recipe.

We keep it simple because we know you have a life. ;0)

No chilling necessary.

You can use the batter immediately.

frying homemade corn dogs

No corn starch needed.

Can I get an Amen?!

I love that these skip the cornstarch step!

taking a bite of the homemade corn dog

They’re freezable.

Freezer meals have changed this busy mom’s life for the better.

This recipe is perfect for your freezer meal day.

homemade corn dogs covered in mustard and ketchup

Simply make these according to directions, then cool and store in a freezer safe container.

homemade corn dogs in silver serving tray

Recipe is below!

Enjoy!

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Homemade Corn Dogs

4.3 from 6 reviews

These homemade corn dogs are perfect for when you miss your favorite theme park corn dogs! They're simple and quick, plus freezer-friendly!

  • Total Time: 39 minutes
  • Yield: 8 corn dogs 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pack all beef hotdogs
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1 c. corn meal
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tbsp. shortening, melted
  • 1 c. milk
  • 3 c. oil
  • 8 skewers

Instructions

    1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, corn meal, sugar and baking powder.
    2. Add egg, melted shortening and milk. Mix until smooth batter forms.
    3. In a deep pot, add oil and heat to 350°F. A candy thermometer works great to regulate the temperature.
    4. Pour batter into a tall cup.
    5. Skewer the hotdogs and dip into the batter.
    6. Place the battered hotdog in the hot oil spinning it as it drops. Fry until crust is golden brown. Rotate the corn dog to cook all sides evenly.
    7. Let cool and enjoy.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Additional Time: 0 hours
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 931
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 256
  • Fat: 90
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 78
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 29
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 8