Homemade Mini Corndogs

Such a fun food to make. To be completely honest with you, I thought it was going to be very difficult and was terrified to make them. I've had them on the menu for the last month, but am just now getting around to making them. The prospect of them sounded so much fun but I was a scardy cat. But I'm now so glad that I did!! They were a blast to make and tasted like the real thing. Seriously, I think I liked mine better! They came from Sweet Peas Kitchen. Enjoy!

Homemade Mini Corndogs
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
2 (16 ounce) packages beef hot dogs
Toothpicks
In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, sugar and baking powder. Stir in eggs and milk. Add more milk to adjust consistency for dipping. Preheat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat to 365°. Cut each hot dog into thirds. Pat hot dogs dry with a paper towel and insert toothpicks into cut hot dogs. Roll hot dogs in batter until well coated. Fry 4 to 6 corn dogs at a time for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Place in a 200 F oven to keep the corn dogs warm until all are fried.