Description
A crispy carnival-style appetizer: tender BBQ pulled pork shaped on skewers, dipped in cornmeal batter, and fried golden for a party-ready bite.
Ingredients
Slow-cooked pulled pork
Cornmeal batter mix
All-purpose flour
Eggs
Milk
BBQ sauce
Wooden skewers
Vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Toss shredded pulled pork with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
2. Form the pork into 3–4 inch compact cylinders; place on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Freeze 30–45 minutes until firm for easier skewering and dipping.
4. Insert wooden skewers into each pork cylinder.
5. Whisk cornmeal mix, flour, eggs, and milk into a smooth, thick batter; rest 5 minutes.
6. Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep pot; maintain temperature between batches.
7. Dip each skewered pork piece into batter, letting excess drip off.
8. Fry 3–4 minutes, turning as needed, until deep golden brown.
9. Transfer to a rack or paper towels to drain; repeat with remaining pieces.
10. Serve hot with favorite dipping sauces (BBQ, chipotle mayo, honey mustard, ranch).
Notes
Keep oil at 375°F for the best crunch.
Air fryer finish: 375°F for 5–6 minutes to re-crisp.
Oven reheat: 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
Best served immediately; pair with creamy coleslaw, baked beans, or mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 corn dog
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg