Copycat Disneyland Corn Dogs Recipe

Craving one of the famous Disneyland corn dogs?! You don’t have to head to the parks anymore to make them – this recipe is easy and oh-so-delicious.

Is there anything more nostalgic than thinking about walking around Disneyland or Disney World with one of their AMAZING corn dogs in hand?

I didn’t think so. I’m not someone who usually goes crazy over corn dogs, but there’s just something about the ones at Disneyland that are just a little bit magical (I swear, they must sprinkle a little bit of pixie dust in the batter!).

But why should these be limited to just when you go to the park – especially if it’s not something that may happen anytime soon (or ever?!) It shouldn’t be!

My family recently had a “Disney Dinner Week” where I made copycat versions of different foods from the Disney Parks, so it only made sense for us to try out the corn dogs at home.

I found this recipe that claims it’s the recipe Disney gives you if you ask for it. I adjusted it a little bit and found a few tips that I think will make it a little bit easier to make these at home – but they got two thumbs up from everyone in our house!

They can be a little time intensive, but I promise, it’s worth the effort!

What size hot dogs should I use?

That’s up to you! The ones in the park are pretty long, but if you are like me and don’t have a pot that’s big enough for that, I just go with the standard, bun length hot dogs

How come the batter won’t completely cover the hot dog?

I have found that after I dip the first couple hot dogs, the batter seems to resist sticking as well. Annoying!

When this happens, I try to cover it as much as possible. Then, I may try and put some on with a spoon and kind of swirl it around. Seems to get the job done!

My batter seems really thick

I put a variable amount of milk in this, because when I did it with the original amount (just one cup) it was SO thick. I ended up adding about 1/2 a cup, which worked perfectly. Start with 1 1/4 and add more as needed.

Ingredients

• 1 cup corn meal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons bakning powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons melted shortening
• 6-8 hot dogs (depending on size)
• Wooden Skewers

Directions

• Place a large pot of oil on the stove – there should be enough oil to fully submerge the hot dog. You need to heat it to 375 degrees.
• Combine all ingredients, except hot dogs, together with a stand mixer/hand mixer or in a blender. Start with the smaller amount of milk and add more if it seems too thick.
• Pour into a tall glass.
• Skewer each hot dog
• Once the oil is ready, dip one hot dog at a time into the mixture and swirl until covered.
• Place into the pot of oil, holding it as straight up as you can.
• Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the exterior is golden brown.
• Place on a plate with paper towels and serve with a choice of condiments.

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Do I Need a Pot to Fry These In?

I do recommend using a large pot. This does require quite a bit of oil, however, I find that they turn out best when you are able to hold them upside down in a pot rather than fry each side partially.

What temperature is best for frying corn dogs?

You will find different recommendations, but I personally have found that 375 degrees farenheit is the ideal temperature for frying – especially corn dogs!

I do suggest using a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the temperature you want it to be. This is really the key to successful frying.

How can I make corn dogs healthier?

Inherently, this isn’t a health food – I mean, it’s completely deep-fried. However, you could try and use a higher quality hot dog. I personally used an organic brand from King Soopers, and they turned out great!

Be sure to let us know how they turned out for you!