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Korean Corn Dog Recipe

Modified: Jan 10, 2024 · Published: Oct 30, 2021 · by Ramona

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The famous Korean Corn Dog Recipe has to be one of those recipes to try and make at home.

I have to admit, when I first heard of it, it did not sound like an appealing food item to me. Not at all. I was intrigued by the name though and I did want to taste it. I liked it immediately and I said that I definitely must make it at home. It had to be a slightly healthier option, of course.

Korean corn dog on a wooden plate with a zigzag drizzle of sriracha and brown sauce and jalapeño slices scattered over

What is a Korean Corn Dog?

Korean corn dogs are a popular street food that is sold in many countries but mainly in the US. They are usually made with corn, flour, sugar, salt and water. This recipe will teach you how to make Korean Corn Dogs at the comfort of your home so you can enjoy them anytime!

Corn Dogs are a popular street food preferred by those people who want something sweet and savoury as a snack or even a main course like lunch but they are ideal for parties, kids love them.

History of the Korean Corn Dog

If you wondered where the corn dog originated? I did have to find out more about it as soon as I had it the first time and here's what I found.

The corn dog was created in 1847 by an American chef named George Hallauer at Moon’s Lake House in New York. He claimed that he was trying to create a dish that would be easy to eat on the go, but also wanted it to be more than just fried dough or breaded meatballs. So he created this tasty treat using this sausage-shaped hot dogs wrapped in deep-fried dough with a sweet glaze coating. This dish became really a popular street and restaurant food. I would say party food idea as well - especially to make and eat on the spot, I am thinking of a garden party.

Variations

These ingredients are optional or used as you wish to make each corn dog to your liking.

  • sriracha sauce for a nice kick
  • ketchup to drizzle
  • mustard to drizzle (optional)
  • maple syrup sugar (optional)
  • oil for frying
  • jalapenos to sprinkle over (optional)

HOW TO MAKE KOREAN CORN DOG

  1. Firstly, skewer the mozzarella sticks and the hot dog halves. Always use wooden (one use/disposable) chopsticks for this recipe as you will need to fry them in.
  2. Secondly, prepare the batter. The Korean corn dog batter consistency is paramount! After allowing the batter to rise, it should have a thick, sticky, and elastic consistency. This is important because it needs to cling to the hotdog as you roll this in. If the batter or dough is either too runny or too thick/dry rolling the hotdog and the mozzarella stick in will not be possible.
  3. This third step consists of coating the hot dog and the mozzarella cheese with the batter. There is a trick here that I have learned after a couple of tries. I find that rolling the hot dog or the mozzarella stick in instead of dipping these in the batter is significantly easier to execute a nice looking Korean corn dog. This will allow having a lot more control over how thick the coating will be.
  4. Rolling the coated cheese stick or hotdog in Panko breadcrumbs or French fries tiny bits, if you will be using. I haven't used any French fries in this recipe.
  5. Fry into sufficient hot oil to reach halfway up the coated and breaded sausage or cheese. Turn and fry the other side once the bottom turns golden brown.
  6. Optionally, you can roll or sprinkle the corn dog with some granulated sugar or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a healthier option. I only like to drizzle with a line or two of either ketchup and mustard or any chilli sauce, brown BBQ sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha or mayonnaise. This is naughty enough! Hehe.
birds eye view of korean corn dogs on a wooden plate
Korean corn dog on a wooden plate with a zigzag drizzle of sriracha and brown sauce and jalapeño slices scattered over

Korean Corn Dog Recipe

Korean Corn Dog Recipe is a much-loved street food brought to your own home, made with love and kids can get involved too. It is fun and delicious.
5 from 41 votes
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Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Korean
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian
Cost: £5

Equipment

  • bowl glass
  • pan
  • sieve
  • plate x 2
  • deep pan
  • wooden skewers
  • mug
  • Whisker

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 265g white spelt flour (2⅕ cups) all purpose flour will do as well
  • 313 ml water ( 1¼ cups) needs to be lukewarm
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup sugar is good too
  • 1½ teaspoon instant dry yeast (see notes for tips)
  • ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt or kosher salt

Filling Ingredients

  • 3 hotdogs cut into halves (to make 6 corn dogs)
  • 6 sticks mozzarella cheese the same size as the hotdogs

For Coating

  • 60 g panko breadcrumbs (1 cup)

Other Ingredients (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce for a nice kick
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup to drizzle
  • 1 tablespoon mustard to drizzle (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup sugar (optional)
  • 2-4 cups oil for frying
  • 1-2 small jalapenos to sprinkle over (optional)
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

To Make The Batter

  • In a larger bowl, combine the spelt flour and the salt. Mix a little to homogenise although it is not that important.
  • In a mug, mix the lukewarm water, yeast and maple syrup or sugar. Mix well until the sugar and yeast have dissolved.
  • Make a well in the middle of the flour mix and pour in the yeast mixture. Allow this to rest for a few minutes.
  • With the help of a wooden spoon or by hand, mix the mixture starting from the middle and going outwards until a pretty wet and sticky dough has formed. Mix well and vigorously for approx 4 minutes until the batter becomes smooth and no lumps can be seen.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until it doubles in size. Approximately 30 min at warm room temperature.
  • Once the dough is ready, place a deep pan with about 3-inch oil, on heat. Heat to approximately 160°C/315°F.

Prepare The Corn Dogs

  • Skewer the mozzarella stick and the hotdog first on the one use wooden skewers. Chopsticks can also be used if you would like to.
  • Place panko on a plate and put aside until needed to roll and coat the corn dogs.
  • Place the flour on another plate. See recipe notes for extra tips.
  • Transfer the batter to a baking pan or on a large dish/plate.
  • Roll the skewered hotdog and mozzarella stick in the sticky batter until it wraps around nicely and uniformly.
  • Roll the corn dog in the panko to fully cover the dough all around and uniformly.
  • Fry the coated corn dogs in hot oil for about 5-6 minutes turning it in between once the bottom part turns brownish and looks cooked.
  • Remove the fried corn dog from the oil, dust with some sugar or drizzle with maple syrup, ketchup, sriracha, mustard, mayo, bbq sauce, whatever you like or wish. Make it your own by mixing all these toppings as you wish.

Notes

Yeast - you can use any dry active yeast or even fresh if you wish. 
Dredging the corn dogs - Have a small sieve and a teaspoon to dust the corn dogs. Shake or lightly tap the skewer to remove the excess flour. The dredging is necessary so that the batter will stick to the cheese and the hotdog.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg
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How Can I store Korean Corn Dogs?

These are best enjoyed when freshly fried and still piping hot or warm! However, if you do have some leftovers, place them in an air-tight container or packed in individually sealed plastic bags and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Corn dogs can be reheated in the microwave but be prepared to lose the crispiness.

Can I freeze these corn dogs?

Yes, there are two options here :
* freeze these individually just before frying or,
* freeze them after frying allowing them to cool completely.
Korean corn dogs can be frozen for up to a month if stored in an air-tight container or packed individually in sealed plastic bags. When ready to eat, just put them and reheat in the oven straight from the freezer at 180°C / 350°F for approximately 15-20 minutes. Check and make sure they are heated through.

Can I prep Korean Corn Dog the night before?

Yes, absolutely! You will need to refrigerate your batter after mixing and maybe even use an active dry yeast so the rise will be at a slower pace.
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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    November 11, 2023 at 9:33 pm

    5 stars
    The batter did stick well and these came out delicious. I did allow them to rest a little and then fried them. I used to buy them on the street but I can now make them at home. Soo happy!!

    Reply
  2. Chenée says

    February 21, 2022 at 4:21 am

    5 stars
    This is my first time having Korean corn dogs, but now they're my favorite! So good!

    Reply
  3. GUNJAN says

    February 20, 2022 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    love this variation of corn dog. My brother became a fan. I shared your website with him and now he will make it for his friends.

    Reply
  4. Alex says

    February 20, 2022 at 8:21 am

    5 stars
    I bet my kid would love these! His birthday is coming up and I think I'll make these for him. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Linda says

    February 20, 2022 at 1:48 am

    5 stars
    Love everything about these corn dogs! So easy to make, comforting, and delicious. Now all I need is more K-drama

    Reply
  6. Brianna says

    February 19, 2022 at 9:06 pm

    5 stars
    What a fun take on hot dogs! Love the spicy sweet combo with the sriracha and maple syrup.

    Reply
  7. Chandice says

    February 19, 2022 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    Love this grown-up take on a childhood favorite… Love that I can even make them gluten-free by swapping out the flour. So delicious thank you!

    Reply
  8. Katie Crenshaw says

    February 19, 2022 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    These are my new favorite corn dogs. I don't think I can have a plain corn dog again. These were fun to make and turn out so delicious.

    Reply
  9. Erin says

    February 19, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Ooh, I'd never heard of this! I'll have to try it. Sounds super interesting!

    Reply
  10. Kristina says

    February 18, 2022 at 8:57 pm

    5 stars
    Corn dogs are a hit here and this was a nice variation.

    Reply
  11. Beth says

    February 18, 2022 at 4:19 pm

    5 stars
    What a great street food recipe - and how wonderful to be able to make corn dogs at home. Your directions are so clear, I'm definitely trying this!

    Reply
  12. Allyssa says

    February 18, 2022 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

    Reply
  13. veenaazmanov says

    February 17, 2022 at 11:30 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds like a very creative snack option. My kids to love it. Perfect to get going this weekend.

    Reply
  14. Michelle says

    February 17, 2022 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    These were so good. My "Big" kids loved them!

    Reply
  15. Donna says

    February 17, 2022 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    Loved these for something different!

    Reply
  16. Sabrina says

    February 17, 2022 at 10:04 pm

    5 stars
    These are so good! Way better than regular corn dogs. Awesome

    Reply
  17. Debra says

    February 17, 2022 at 9:18 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and fun...winning combo with the kids!

    Reply
  18. Alexandra says

    February 17, 2022 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    This is so delicious - full of great flavours!

    Reply
  19. Jan says

    February 17, 2022 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for a lovely recipe. It was delish!

    Reply
  20. Swathi says

    February 17, 2022 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars
    This korean corn dog looks delicious.

    Reply
  21. Andrea says

    February 17, 2022 at 7:14 pm

    5 stars
    love this simple and tasty recipe! so good!

    Reply
  22. Genevieve says

    December 05, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    5 stars
    These Korean dogs look amazing and perfect for when I have no clue what to make for lunch!

    Reply
  23. Jeri says

    December 02, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    I haven't had a corn dog since I was a kid! I will be trying this recipe soon, I'm sure my kids will love them! Thanks for your easy-to-follow instructions!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 02, 2021 at 7:32 pm

      Thank you so much dear Jeri, I am sure they will love it! xx

      Reply
    • Jere Cassidy says

      February 21, 2022 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars
      You have taken the ordinary corndog up a notch and added mozzarella on the stick. Great idea. I'm thinking this will be a good party food for us.

      Reply
  24. Lindsay Howerton-Hastings says

    December 02, 2021 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing - like any Korean street food! Can't wait to make these again and again - my kids loved them!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 02, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      I am so happy you guys loved it too dear Lindsay!

      Reply
  25. Kristina says

    December 02, 2021 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    My kids loved the addition of mozzarella cheese to their corn dogs. This was a delicious corn dog, and they also had a ton of fun helping me make them.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 02, 2021 at 7:31 pm

      Thank you soo much, Kristina, my kids prefer it with mozzarella cheese - they always say to put that on the last half they're munching haha - they just want to end with the nicest part so many times I make them with mozzarella cheese only.

      Reply
  26. Claire says

    November 10, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    These were so much easier than I thought they would be!
    The whole family loved them!
    Can't wait to try them again and freeze some as per your tips 🙂

    Reply
  27. Dennis says

    November 07, 2021 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    Crazy as it sounds corn dogs are one of my guilty pleasure and your recipe elevated corn dogs to a whole new level!!

    Reply
  28. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    November 06, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my word! I need this in my life. So delish.

    Reply
  29. Cintya says

    November 05, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    What an amazing recipe! A lot easier to make than I initially thought - I will definitely give this a try as I always buy it and this cheese and hot dog version sound AMAZING!

    Reply
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