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Crispy One-Pot Mini Corn Dog Bites Recipe with Chipotle Lime Crema

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These crispy one-pot mini corn dog bites are an easy, nostalgic snack with a zesty chipotle lime crema. Perfect for potlucks, kids’ treats, or casual gatherings, they deliver a crunchy exterior and juicy interior.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 12 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt until well combined.
  2. Pour in 1 cup whole milk, 1 large room temperature egg, and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Whisk until the batter is smooth and has the consistency of thick pancake batter. Add more milk 1 tbsp at a time if too thick.
  3. Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large heavy-bottomed skillet and heat over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Pat the mini hot dogs dry with paper towels. Remove skewers if present.
  5. Using a fork or skewer, dip each mini hot dog into the batter, fully coating it. Fry 3-4 bites at a time in hot oil for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove fried bites with tongs or slotted spoon and place on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  7. While frying, combine ½ cup sour cream, 1 finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl or blender. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  8. Arrange the mini corn dog bites on a platter with chipotle lime crema for dipping and serve immediately.

Notes

Dry mini hot dogs before battering to help batter stick. Maintain oil temperature between 325°F and 375°F for best results. Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature stable. Rest bites on a wire rack to keep them crisp. Batter can be stirred gently if thickened during frying. Variations include vegetarian sausages, adding cayenne pepper for spice, or baking/air frying for a lighter option.

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