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Dig in while these mini corn dog bites are still warm. Add some mustard or ketchup on the side if you want.
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Keep battering and frying the other hot dog bits the same way, but don't crowd the pan.
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With tongs or a slotted spoon, slip the coated hot dogs into the oil. Fry a handful for three or four minutes, flip partway, and let them get crispy and golden. Move them to a paper-towel plate or wire rack to drain.
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Drop 5 to 6 hot dog chunks in the batter. Make sure they're all covered well, then let extra batter drip off.
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Pour the wet stuff into the bowl of dry and stir things together until you've got a nice thick batter.
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Grab another big bowl and mix up the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In a small bowl, beat the buttermilk, egg, and honey together until it all looks smooth.
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Fill a deep pan with about 5 cm of vegetable oil. Warm it over medium heat until it hits 130°C.