EASY CORN DOG BATTER RECIPES

Steps:

• Special equipment: 8 sets chopsticks, not separated
• Pour oil into a deep fryer or large heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees F. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cayenne pepper. In a separate bowl, combine the jalapeno, corn, onion, and buttermilk. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients all at once, and stir only enough times to bring the batter together; there should be lumps. Set batter aside and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• Scatter the cornstarch into a dry pie pan. Roll each hot dog in the cornstarch and tap well to remove any excess.
• Transfer enough batter to almost fill a large drinking glass. Refill the glass as needed. Place each hot dog on chopsticks, and quickly dip in and out of the batter. Immediately and carefully place each hot dog into the oil, and cook until coating is golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. With tongs, remove to cooling rack, and allow to drain for 3 to 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 3-quart baking dish and set aside.Place bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Once bacon starts to crisp, add onions and sauté until onions are soft. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and half-and-half. Once onions are soft, whisk egg mixture into dry mixture. Then whisk in melted butter and the onions and bacon, including the bacon fat. Stir in corn kernels.Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until center is just barely set, about 30–35 minutes. Do not over-bake!