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Korean Street Cheese Corn Dogs

I’m super excited to share another amazing Korean street food recipe with you: Korean Cheese Corn Dogs! 🎉

During our trip to Dongdaemun, Seoul, we stumbled upon these crunchy, cheesy treats, and I couldn’t wait to recreate them at home. Here’s why these corn dogs are unlike any you’ve had before:

  1. They’re coated with panko breadcrumbs, giving them an extra-crispy exterior.
  2. After frying, they’re rolled in sugar, adding a subtle sweet crunch that balances the savory cheese perfectly.

Ingredients

For the Batter:

  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup cold milk

For the Cheese Corn Dogs:

  • 7–8 cheese sticks
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Frying oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • Spicy ketchup (½ ketchup + ½ sriracha)
  • Honey mustard

Instructions

1. Make the Batter

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center, add the egg and cold milk, and stir until smooth. Pour the batter into a tall glass and chill in the fridge until ready to use. Keeping the batter cold is key—warm batter will slide off the cheese and won’t create that thick, golden crust.

2. Prep the Cheese

Skewer each cheese stick onto a bamboo or wooden skewer. Dust lightly with flour and freeze for 5–10 minutes. Cold cheese ensures it doesn’t melt too quickly when frying.

3. Fry the Corn Dogs

Heat oil to 350°F–365°F. Dip each cheese stick in the cold batter, coating evenly, then lightly coat with panko breadcrumbs. Carefully fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

Pro Tips:

  • Keep batter and cheese cold at all times.
  • Maintain the oil temperature; too low, and the corn dog may crack and leak cheese.

4. Add the Sugar Coating

Spread sugar on a baking sheet or plate. Roll the hot corn dogs in sugar to coat evenly—this is what makes Korean corn dogs special!

5. Serve

Enjoy with spicy ketchup and honey mustard, just like street vendors in Korea. For fun, you can also alternate cheese sticks with mini sausages!

Notes & Tips

  • Cold is crucial: Batter and cheese must stay cold for perfect frying.
  • Oil temperature: Keep it between 350°F–365°F.
  • Variations: Mix in mini sausages with cheese for a fun twist.

These cheesy, crispy, sweet corn dogs are guaranteed to be the star at any party or snack time!