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Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins

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These crispy mini corn dog muffins are bite-sized, kid-friendly snacks that combine the classic fairground flavor of corn dogs with the convenience of oven baking. Perfect for busy parents and fun for kids, they offer a crunchy outside and tender inside.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (can swap with gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 6–8 hot dogs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Optional: chopped chives or parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your mini muffin pan with non-stick spray or brush with melted butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Add smoked paprika or herbs if using.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
  5. Chop hot dogs into 1-inch pieces. Optionally, lightly brown them in a skillet for 1-2 minutes to deepen flavor.
  6. Spoon a small amount of batter into each mini muffin cup, about one-third full. Place one hot dog piece on top, then cover with more batter until nearly full.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown with a slightly crispy top. A toothpick inserted into the muffin (not the hot dog) should come out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to firm up.

Notes

If muffins brown too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use room temperature eggs for smooth batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough muffins. Reheat leftovers in a toaster oven for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness. For dairy-free options, substitute buttermilk with plant-based milk plus vinegar and butter with coconut oil. Hot dogs can be swapped with mini chicken sausages or vegetarian hot dogs.

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