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Easy Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins Recipe Perfect for Snack Time

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These mini corn dog muffins are a quick, easy, and nostalgic snack with a crispy exterior and juicy mini hot dogs inside, perfect for parties, kids’ lunchboxes, or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 12 mini hot dogs, cut in half if preferred
  • 1 cup (120g) cornmeal, fine or medium grind
  • 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk, whole or 2%
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing muffin tops
  • Optional: yellow mustard or ketchup for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease all 12 muffin cups with vegetable oil or use non-stick spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the egg with milk and melted unsalted butter until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined; a few lumps are okay.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup, filling them roughly halfway.
  7. Press one mini hot dog (or half of a larger one) vertically into the batter in each cup, mostly submerged.
  8. Cover the hot dog with an additional tablespoon of batter, smoothing the tops gently.
  9. Brush the tops lightly with vegetable oil using a pastry brush.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes until muffins puff up and turn golden brown. A toothpick inserted near the edge should come out clean.
  11. Let the muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  12. Serve warm with mustard or ketchup.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid gummy texture. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better batter consistency. Brush muffin tops generously with oil for a crispy crust. Tent with foil if tops brown too quickly. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. Mini hot dogs can be swapped with small sausage links or vegetarian alternatives.

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