Since I was a little kid, I’ve been a lover of portable snacks. Turnovers and Pop Tarts will always be longtime favorites, but corn dogs have always reigned supreme. The humble corn dog is a thing of beauty, but if you’ve been anywhere on the Internet during the last few years, you will have seen that cooks in South Korea have managed to take this fair staple to new heights. With toppings like fries, puffed rice, and crushed ramen, and with a finishing sprinkling of sugar, these new corn dogs have proven to be the one of the most popular street foods in the world.
The best part is? They’re pretty easy to make. The dough takes about an hour to proof, but once that’s done, the assembly and frying are pretty simple. If you want to try your hand at making these dogs, keep reading on for all of my top tips on how to make them your own:
How To Make Korean Corn Dogs
INGREDIENTS
- Flour: All-purpose flour is the perfect choice for this dough since it doesn’t need to rise a considerable amount.
- Sugar: Corn dogs have a slightly sweet breading, thanks to just a bit of sugar.
- Instant Yeast: This dough has instant yeast to give it a fluffy texture that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
- Vegetable Oil: We need a neural oil with a high smoke point to fry these dogs, so vegetable oil is a perfect choice. You can also use canola or peanut oil if you prefer.
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- Panko Bread Crumbs: Panko is a signature aspect of the coating, creating an extra crispy crunch with every bite.
- Toppings & Fillings: I included the classic toppings you’ll most likely find, like frozen French fries, crushed up ramen, crushed corn flakes, and cheese sticks (for that signature cheese pull).
Korean Corn Dog Variations
While I love the classic toppings, if you have other ideas (maybe Cheetos? Or French’s crispy onions?), feel free to try ‘em out! You can also take a note from our Flamin’ Hot corn dogs or pickle corn dogs.
Storage
These are best enjoyed the day of, but you can also store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
