Easy Crispy No-Mixer Mini Corn Dog Bites with Cream Cheese Centers
These mini corn dog bites feature a crispy cornmeal crust with a creamy cream cheese center, perfect for quick snacks, parties, or comforting treats. No mixer needed and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 mini corn dog bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free like oat milk)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- Mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages (about 20 pieces)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes and softened
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 4 cups)
Instructions
- Cut cream cheese into small ½ inch cubes and set aside.
- Cut mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages in half, press a cream cheese cube into one half, then top with the other half to form a small sandwich.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and egg, stirring gently until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 350°F (175°C), about 2–3 inches deep.
- Dip each cream cheese-filled mini hot dog bite into the batter, fully coating it. Fry in batches of 4–5 for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove bites with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a wire rack. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to avoid greasy bites. Do not overcrowd the pan. If batter thickens, stir in a tablespoon of milk. Avoid freezing before frying to prevent batter falling off. For a lighter version, bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini corn dog bite
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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