Crunchy Carnival Classic: Homemade Crispy Corn Dog Recipe - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 8 hot dogs (beef, chicken, or preferred type)
• 1 cup (240 ml) yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 8 wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
• 2 tbsps honey (optional, for sweetness)
• 2 tbsps vegetable oil (for batter)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper (optional)
• 12 qts (11.4 L) vegetable oil (for frying)