Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150g) yellow cornmeal, fine-ground
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240ml) low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 beef or turkey franks
- 8 wooden skewers
- 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
- 1 quart (1L) neutral oil for frying
- 1/4 cup (60g) non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (60g) light mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- Pat each frankfurter completely dry with paper towels to ensure the batter adheres. Insert skewers 2/3 of the way into the meat.
- Roll each skewered frank in cornstarch until lightly coated, then shake off the excess.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder.
- In a separate container, whisk the egg, buttermilk, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Combine with the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a tall, narrow drinking glass to facilitate even dipping.
- Heat the frying oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Dip each frank vertically into the glass, ensuring a 360-degree coating.
- Fry 2-3 corn dogs at a time for 3-4 minutes until the crust is mahogany-colored and crispy. Drain on a wire cooling rack.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, mustard, 2 tbsp honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl to create the dipping sauce.