A copycat version of the famous hand-dipped corn dogs that you can find at Disneyland! This recipe is beyond simple and makes a delicious corn dog making you never want to buy store bought again!
We love copycat recipes from Disneyland, and in case you do too, be sure to check out our Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Skewers and Broccoli Cheese Soup.
copycat Disneyland corn dog
Hello Lil’ Luna readers! It’s me Natalie, from Life Made Simple. Today I’m excited to be sharing a recipe for hand-dipped corn dogs as part of Kristyn’s Disney-inspired series.
One of my favorite parts about Disneyland (aside from the rides) is the food! The treats are creative and decadent and so are the snacks! One of our favorite foods to get there are the homemade corn dogs. You can find them at Corn Dog Castle or other food carts – but they are PHENOMENAL!
We wanted to try a homemade version that was easy. This recipe is just that – simple and just like the ones at Disneyland!
How to Make Corn Dogs
These Disneyland Corn Dogs are easier to make than you’d think.
Heat 2 quarts of oil to 350 degrees in a large pot or Dutch-oven.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add the egg, honey, buttermilk and vegetable and stir until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Pat hot dogs dry and insert a skewer into each hot dog. Pour the batter into a tall drinking glass (not too full) and dip one dog at a time into the batter, then place into the hot oil to fry (I like to make sure that the batter is coating a bit of the skewer/stick so that the coating stays on).
Let the corn dog sink to the bottom and then turn it with tongs to ensure that it is browning evenly on all sides. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
Repeat until all the hot dogs are cooked. You will need to keep refilling the glass with the batter as you go.
NOTE: If batter is too thick, add a splash of buttermilk to thin it out. 😉
Storing + Reheating
We like to eat these corn dogs while they are fresh, but if you have leftovers, STORE in a Ziploc bag in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 for about 10 minutes. Or you can air fry too.
These corn dogs also FREEZE really well.
To do that, store in a freezer safe bag. When ready to make, bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.
After making these I’m never going back to store-bought! They’re easy, delicious and freeze well too! Our family fell in love with these and I think yours will too. Enjoy 🙂
For more Disneyland Recipes, check out:
- Monte Cristo Sandwiches
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Skewers
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
- Dole Whip
Homemade Corn Dogs Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3/4 cup buttermilk *
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 12 hot dogs
- 12 wooden skewers, candy sticks or thin popsicle sticks
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch-oven, heat the 2 quarts of oil to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add the egg, honey, buttermilk and vegetable oil, stir until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pat the hot dogs dry and insert a skewer into each hot dog. Pour the batter into a tall drinking glass and dip one dog at a time into the batter, then place into the hot oil to fry (I like to make sure that the batter is coating a bit of the skewer/stick so that the coating stays on).
- I let my corn dog sink to the bottom and then turned it with tongs to ensure that wit was browning evenly on all sides. Cook for about 2-3 minutes (you want to make sure they're fully cooked inside), then transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining hot dogs (you may have to tilt the glass a bit to get the last few ones fully dipped).
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Notes
-You can easily double this recipe!
-These corn dogs freeze really well. Just make sure to let the cool completely before placing them in a ziplock bag. To reheat, bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Adapted from Life in the Lofthouse
I cant keep the batter on the hotdog. Can I use white cornmeal
What can be used instead of an egg. My grandson can’t eat eggs.
Thanks