Mona’s Mini Corn Dogs

How to make Mona’s Mini Corn Dogs Recipe - Mona is a nickname I gave my mom years ago for no particular reason; it just stuck! Even the grandkids call her Mona. I’ve always had a thing for nicknaming my family and I can’t explain it.

Ingredients:
3 cups plus 1 tablespoon canola oil
1⁄2 cup milk
1⁄2 cup cornmeal
1 large egg
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄4 teaspoon garlic salt
1⁄4 teaspoon smoked paprika
5 hot dogs

Method:
1. Heat the 3 cups oil in large cast-iron skillet to 350°F on a thermometer.

2. Add the milk, cornmeal, egg, the 1 tablespoon canola oil, honey, sugar, baking soda, salt, garlic salt, and paprika to a large bowl and stir until well combined.

3. Cut the hot dogs into 1-inch pieces. With a toothpick, poke a hot dog and dip into the cornmeal mixture, coating all sides. Carefully drop into the hot oil, frying on both sides until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Serve warm.