Mini Corn Dogs

6 Hot Dogs - cut in half

1/2 Cup All-purpose Flour

1/2 Cup Cornmeal

2 Tbsp. Sugar

2 Tsp. Baking Powder

3/4 Cup Milk

1/4 Tsp. Salt

1/4 Tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper

12 sticks

Vegetable Oil for Frying

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, pour the vegetable oil to a depth of 4 inches. Heat the oil to 350F degrees.

Stick each half hot dog onto the lollipop sticks. You can use wooden skewers as well.

In a bowl, combine all the batter ingredients and whisk. Pour the batter into a tall glass.

Dip each hot dog into the batter and completely cover the hot dog. Carefully place the hot dogs into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Serve with ketchup and/or mustard.