Korean Corn Dogs (Street Food Recipe) – Crispy, Cheesy, and Sweet-Savory Snack on a Stick

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Origin and Cultural Significance

Korean Corn Dogs, also known as “hotdogs,” are a popular Korean street food that reimagines the American corn dog with bold textures and flavor combinations. Originating in Seoul, these treats gained massive popularity in the 2010s through food stalls and viral videos. They showcase Korea’s playful food culture—where crispy, sweet, and savory collide in one epic bite. From mozzarella-filled versions to potato-coated ones, Korean corn dogs have gone global as a crunchy, gooey snack sensation.

Unique Ingredients and Flavors

Korean Corn Dogs often combine hot dogs or cheese (or both) with a chewy yeasted batter or simple pancake batter, coated in breadcrumbs, diced fries, or even ramen noodles. The magic lies in the unexpected texture: crispy on the outside, stretchy and melty inside. Sugar is often sprinkled on top for a signature sweet-savory contrast. They’re usually served with ketchup, mustard, or sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Korean Corn Dogs (Street Food Recipe) – Crispy, Cheesy, and Sweet-Savory Snack on a Stick

Korean Corn Dogs are deep-fried snacks made with hot dogs or mozzarella (or both), coated in a sweet-savory batter and rolled in toppings like breadcrumbs or diced fries. After frying, they’re sprinkled with sugar and drizzled with sauces. They’re a TikTok and street food sensation known for their cheese pulls and epic crunch. Great for parties, street food lovers, or viral food fun at home.

Cooking Method: Deep Frying, Frying Cuisine: Fusion Courses: Quick & Easy, Snack, Top Rated, Viral Foods Recipe Keys: A Appetizer A Asian fusion D Deep Fried

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Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 5 mins Rest Time 25 mins Total Time 50 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 350  F

Ingredients

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Servings

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  4 hot dogs – cut in half or thirds
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  4 mozzarella sticks – halved or cubed
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  1 cup all-purpose flour – for batter
• 
  2 tbsp sugar – for batter
• 
  1 tsp baking powder
• 
  ¼ tsp salt
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  1 egg – large
• 
  ¾ cup milk – whole milk preferred
• 
  1½ cups panko breadcrumbs – for coating
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  Optional: diced frozen French fries – for potato coating
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  Oil for deep frying – vegetable or canola
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  Extra sugar – for dusting after frying
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  Ketchup, mustard, or sweet chili sauce – for serving
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  Skewers – wooden sticks or chopsticks

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Skewers

1. Slide hot dog halves, cheese cubes, or a combo onto wooden sticks. Chill briefly to firm up.

Step 2: Make the Batter

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add egg and milk, mixing until a thick, sticky batter forms.

Step 3: Coat and Crumb

1. Dip each skewer into batter, using a spoon if needed to help coat. Roll in panko or fries to fully cover.

Step 4: Fry Until Golden

1. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry skewers 2–3 at a time for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

1. Dust with sugar while warm. Serve with ketchup, mustard, or dipping sauce of choice.

Note

The batter should be thick enough to cling—if too runny, the coating won’t stick.

You can mix and match fillings: all cheese, all hot dog, or half-and-half per skewer.

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