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Air Fryer Corn Dogs

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Homemade corn dogs with a thick, slightly sweet cornmeal batter cooked in the air fryer until golden and crispy. Also includes a quick frozen corn dog method for weeknight convenience.

Ingredients

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  • 8 beef or pork hot dogs
  • 8 wooden skewers (6-inch)
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • Avocado or canola oil spray

Instructions

  1. Pat the hot dogs dry with paper towels. Insert a wooden skewer lengthwise through each hot dog, leaving about 2 inches of skewer at the bottom as a handle.
  2. In a tall glass or deep mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and smoked paprika. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg together, then pour into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth, thick batter forms. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Hold each hot dog by the skewer and dip straight down into the batter in one smooth motion. Rotate slowly while lifting for even coverage. Let excess batter drip off for 5–10 seconds over the bowl.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes. Spray the basket generously with oil spray or line with perforated parchment.
  5. Place battered corn dogs in the basket without touching. Spray the tops lightly with oil spray. Cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, turning once at the 6-minute mark using tongs.
  6. Check for doneness — the batter should be golden brown and firm all over. If pale in patches, add 1–2 more minutes. Serve immediately with mustard, ketchup, or honey mustard.

Notes

For frozen corn dogs: cook at 370°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping at the 4–5 minute mark. Preheat the air fryer first for the crispiest results.

Mini frozen corn dogs: use 360°F for 6–8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through instead of flipping.

Do not let corn dogs touch in the basket — contact causes steam pockets and soft spots in the batter.

A tall glass or deep bowl makes dipping much easier than a shallow dish.

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