Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins
These crispy mini corn dog muffins are a quick and easy snack with a nostalgic flavor, perfect for potlucks, game days, or cozy snacking. They feature a buttery, crispy crust and juicy hot dog center in a neat, bite-sized form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal (120g), medium grind
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup milk (whole or 2%) (180ml)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (56g)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4–5 hot dogs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- Yellow mustard (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Let it heat for at least 15 minutes.
- Lightly grease each cup of a standard 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in milk, melted butter, and honey until well blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the sliced hot dog pieces gently.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and springy to the touch. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better blending. For extra crispy edges, use a metal muffin pan and optionally brush tops with melted butter before baking. If muffins don’t brown enough, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven or toaster oven to maintain crispiness. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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