Mini Jalapeno Corn Dogs and Corn Dog Bites are a spicy twist on the traditional well-loved corn dog recipe. Can be made with regular flour or gluten-free!
When thinking through Americana dishes to reinvent in celebration of Fourth of July, the Corn Dog was something that sprang to mind immediately. At any amusement park, ball game or County Fair one can smell the mix of deep frying, and sweet, corn dough wafting on the breeze beckoning diners to sample the quintessential summertime dish.
Origins of the Corn Dog Recipe
The exact origins of the corn dog are slightly elusive. They showed up on the food scene in the U.S. in the 1920’s, becoming popular in the 1940’s with a patent granted in the late 1920’s covering all fried foods on a stick.
A number of early vendors of beachside stands and State Fairs claim invention for the iconic battered dog on a stick but no true accreditation has been proven.
My most fond recollections of the corn dog were from a job I held in college at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, one of the last seaside amusement parks to be built in the U.S. I was a cashier, flitting from ticket booth to ticket booth with stops to work on the arcade floor. They served alcohol at the Boardwalk so as the hours idled on the interactions become more colorful. A favorite was one tipsy woman who came to buy tickets and confessed she’d really love the beach were it not for the sand; I didn’t have the heart to suggest she consult a dictionary for the definition of the word ‘beach’. Lots of summer fun set to the aroma of, you guessed it, corn dogs.
Regardless of where they started, the Corn Dog is a staple in the summer pastime landscape. Never liking to reproduce what’s been done I took a spin of making them mini and adding roasted jalapeno to provide a skosh of heat. Imagining the mass of grillables for the July 4th festivities some corndog appetizers seemed the ticket to round out the Americana of any celebratory table.
How to Make this Mini Jalapeno Corn Dog recipe – Step by Step:
Kiwi says
I am now a new pescatarian so unfortunately I cant indulge in these corndogs. But I do like the concept of jalepenos in the corndogs I wish there were veggie corndogs.
Carol Cassara says
This looks really good and I love the addition of the jalapeno because I’m a huge fan of spicy food. I’ve always liked corn dogs and they’re a staple in the summer! That’s for sure!
Dogvills says
Thank you for sharing your recipe for this jalapeño corn dogs. I haven’t had them in a long time. I think I will make this for the 4th! We’re having a family get together and I am excited to see what my sisters and cousins will bring to the party.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Oh yum. I would love a corndog right now! It has been quite a while since I made them myself. I always get my fix at a nearby food stall when the craving sets in. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I will try to make them this week.
brianne says
My mouth is watering reading this post. Such a great idea for July 4th!
Becca Wilson says
These corn dogs look so good! I have never thought to add jalapeño to them but that would be an awesome kick.
Tara says
Oh my goodness, these look so delicious! I think I could wat a dozen all by myself!
Dawn Lopez says
My family is all about the spicy foods and I love that this is a gluten-free recipe. These corn dogs look delicious!
Theresa says
I’ve never made corn dogs before, but this recipe looks like a great place to start. I think the mini dogs would be so perfect for our 4th of July party this year.
Bianca Dottin says
I’m not a huge fan of jalapeños. I would try making this without. I would consider making the exact recipe for a party. My family loves anything spicy.
Sinisa says
You had my attention with jalapeños. This looks great and I would love to try it
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I haven’t had a corn dog in about 45 years or so. I have never seen mini corn dog bites before, it’s a cute idea for entertaining.
Toni Dash says
Sounds like you are due! Corn Dogs are usually something eaten at a fair I think but it doesn’t have to be that way!
Peter says
Count me in! I love corn dogs and pretty much anything fried. I haven’t made corn dogs in forever. Gonna try your recipe.
Melissa Chapman says
Corn dogs are such an American invention and great around patriotic holidays. It is great you make it with a jalapeno kick.
Jeanine says
Yum! I’m a sucker for a good corn dog! Those corn dog bites look and sound just amazing too!
Scott says
It’s been forever since I’ve made my own corn dogs. But never done mini ones – these are so cute on a stick!
Kim Croisant says
What an adorable and yummy idea for the 4th. I love the straw idea. WIN WIN!!
Sarah Bailey says
Now I bet these offer a wonderful kick when you have them! It really sounds like they are full of flavour I bet the jalapeno adds a nice flavour boost too!