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Crispy Baked Mini Corn Dog Bites: Easy 30-Minute Recipe

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These crispy baked mini corn dog bites are a quick and easy 30-minute recipe made with simple ingredients. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or a fun snack, they offer a golden crispy exterior with a soft, fluffy cornbread interior and a savory hot dog center.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (medium-grind preferred)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 6–8 hot dogs, cut into 1-inch pieces (beef hot dogs recommended)
  • Wooden skewers or toothpicks (optional, for serving)
  • Flaky sea salt (for topping, optional)
  • Ketchup, mustard, or honey mustard (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick spray.
  2. Cut the hot dogs into 1-inch pieces (about 5-6 pieces per hot dog). Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg until beaten and slightly frothy. Add the buttermilk, melted butter, and honey, and whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined (a few lumps are fine). The batter should be thick but scoopable, like thick pancake batter. If too thick, add a tablespoon more buttermilk.
  6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup, filling them about 2/3 full.
  7. Gently press one piece of hot dog into the center of each batter-filled cup, pushing down until the top of the hot dog is level with the batter.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread part comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then use a small offset spatula or butter knife to loosen the edges and transfer the bites to a cooling rack.
  10. Serve warm, sprinkled with flaky sea salt if desired, with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough bites. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes for a more tender texture. Use room temperature ingredients to prevent the butter from seizing. For gluten-free, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add an extra tablespoon of buttermilk. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk with lemon juice and dairy-free butter. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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