mini hotdog buns Recipe
These mini hotdog buns are a fun and delicious snack featuring bite-sized chicken hotdogs coated in a fluffy, lightly spiced batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. Served with a tangy homemade sauce, they make an irresistible appetizer or party treat that’s easy to prepare and delightfully crispy.
- Author: Sana
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 mini hotdog buns 1x
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Hotdog Buns
- 4 medium chicken hotdogs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper
- 1 medium egg
- ½ cup milk or water
- Oil for frying (enough for deep frying)
Sauce/Dip
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Prepare the skewers: Cut skewers into 3-4 inch pieces and rinse them; toothpicks can be used if skewers are not available.
- Cut and skewer hotdogs: Slice each hotdog into 5-6 equal pieces and gently poke each piece onto a skewer or toothpick to secure it.
- Flour the hotdog pieces: Lightly roll each hotdog piece in flour to help the batter adhere better, then shake off excess flour and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and red pepper, mixing well for an even blend.
- Add wet ingredients: Create a well in the dry mix, crack in the egg, and pour the milk or water. Stir until the batter is smooth; adjust thickness by adding more water or flour as needed.
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Test readiness by dropping a bit of batter in; it should sizzle and float.
- Batter the hotdogs: Dip each floured hotdog piece fully into the batter, ensuring an even coating.
- Fry the buns: Carefully place battered hotdogs into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Remove fried buns and drain on paper towels or a metal sieve to remove excess oil.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the mini hotdog buns warm with the prepared dipping sauce. Remember to remove toothpicks or skewers before serving to children.
Notes
- Use chicken hotdogs for a lighter flavor; pork or beef hotdogs can be substituted as desired.
- Adjust red pepper quantity to control the spiciness of the batter.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture without absorbing excess oil.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and crunchiness.
- Remove the skewers or toothpicks before serving to kids to avoid choking hazards.
- The dip can be customized by adding hot sauce or herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mini hotdog buns
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mini hotdog buns, bite-sized hotdog snacks, deep-fried hotdogs, party appetizers, chicken hotdogs