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The Ultimate Viral Korean Corn Dog Recipe: Crispy Potato & Gooey Cheese

Close-up of a korean corn dog cut open showing gooey, melted cheese stretching between the halves.
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Make the internet-famous Korean Corn Dog at home! This recipe delivers extreme crispiness with a potato crust option and the satisfying, gooey mozzarella cheese pull you see in viral videos. It is a fun, sweet and savory snack.

Ingredients

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  • 6 hot dogs or sausages
  • 6 wooden skewers
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (for coating option 1)
  • 1 cup frozen french fries, finely diced (for coating option 2 – Gamja Hotdog style)
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese sticks (or half mozzarella, half hot dog combination)
  • For Serving: Granulated sugar, ketchup, yellow mustard, mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Prepare the hot dogs and cheese: Cut the hot dogs in half. If using the half-and-half style, alternate threading one piece of hot dog and one piece of mozzarella cheese onto each skewer, ending with a hot dog piece. If using only hot dogs, just thread the whole hot dog onto the skewer.
  2. Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg and cold water. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. This batter needs to be thick for a good coating.
  3. Prepare the coatings: Place the panko breadcrumbs in one shallow dish and the finely diced frozen french fries in another shallow dish.
  4. Coat the dogs: Dip each skewered item completely into the wet batter, letting excess drip off slightly.
  5. Apply the crust: Immediately roll the battered item in either the panko breadcrumbs or the diced frozen potatoes, pressing gently to adhere the coating evenly.
  6. Chill (Optional but recommended for crispiness): Place the coated corn dogs on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes. This helps the coating set before frying.
  7. Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer until it reaches about 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to 365°F (185°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature; maintaining this heat is key for crispiness.
  8. Fry the corn dogs: Carefully lower 2-3 corn dogs into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the coating is deep golden brown and very crispy.
  9. Drain: Remove the corn dogs with tongs and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  10. Finish and serve: While the corn dogs are still hot, roll them immediately in granulated sugar for the classic sweet and savory flavor. Serve immediately with your choice of ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise drizzled on top. Enjoy the cheese pull!

Notes

  • For the best cheese pull, ensure your mozzarella cheese is at room temperature before skewering.
  • If you prefer a chewier batter texture, substitute half the cold water with club soda or sparkling water.
  • To achieve the street-food look, use a thin stream of sauce applied in zigzag patterns across the dog.

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