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Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins Recipe Easy Homemade Savory Snack

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These crispy mini corn dog muffins combine a tender cornmeal batter with juicy hot dog centers for a nostalgic, bite-sized savory snack that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk + 1 tbsp vinegar as a substitute)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 12 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Cooking spray or oil for greasing muffin tins
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or cayenne pepper
  • Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for extra gooeyness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your mini muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth and combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Slice the mini hot dogs into approximately 1-inch pieces.
  6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup to cover the bottom, place a hot dog piece in the center, then top with more batter to fill about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the batter (not the hot dog) comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and crisp up.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best texture. Grease muffin tins well to ensure easy removal and crispy edges. Watch baking time closely to prevent overbaking. Let muffins cool on a wire rack to keep bottoms crisp. For a thinner batter, add an extra tablespoon of buttermilk. Variations include adding cheese, jalapeños, or using vegetarian hot dogs. Air fryer cooking is possible at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

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