Corn Dogs Bites

 

I use regular weiners and cut them into 2" pieces! 

2 lbs.wieners or Little Smokies

2/3 cup yellow cornmeal

1 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons Shortening

3/4 cup plus+ 1 tablespoon milk

1 egg, beaten

toothpicks

vegetable oil for frying

mustard or sauce for dipping

Mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Work in shortening with a pastry blender or fork. Stir in milk Gently stir in egg until mixture is smooth.
Insert a toothpick into the end of each wiener, leaving about one inch of toothpick exposed.
Holding each wiener by the toothpick, dip into the cornmeal batter. With a butter knife, spread the batter over the wiener so it is evenly covered.
Gently drop the wiener into hot oil (360°) in deep fryer and cook until golden. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with Dijon mustard or a honey mustard blend.
May be prepared, frozen, and stored in freezer bags. Heat frozen wieners for 8-12 minutes at 350° F..
Makes about 48 corn dog snacks.