Print

Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins

crispy mini corn dog muffins - featured image
Print Recipe

These bite-sized corn dog muffins combine a crispy cornmeal crust with juicy hot dog pieces, perfect for snacks, parties, or casual gatherings. Quick and easy to make, they offer nostalgic comfort food in a modern, convenient form.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 regular-sized hot dogs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (medium grind)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred, or dairy-free alternatives like almond milk)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to reach temperature, about 10 minutes.
  2. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with mini paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with milk, vegetable oil, and honey until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
  6. Fold in the sliced hot dog pieces, distributing them evenly without breaking them up.
  7. Spoon the batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to maintain crispiness.

Notes

Use medium-grind cornmeal for best texture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy. Room temperature eggs and milk improve rise. For extra crispiness, brush tops with melted butter after baking. Rotate pan halfway through baking if needed. Gluten-free and vegetarian adaptations are possible by substituting flour and hot dogs.

Nutrition

Keywords: corn dog muffins, mini corn dogs, bite-sized snacks, party food, comfort food, easy recipe, cornmeal muffins

Find it online: https://elvafood.com/crispy-mini-corn-dog-muffins-recipe-easy-bite-sized-comfort-snacks/