Mini Hot Dogs
Easy Mini Hot Dogs Made with Vienna Sausages
It’s the perfect time to use up those ingredients from your recent grocery haul! Make these adorable mini hot dogs, ideal for kids’ snacks. Using pancake mix makes it easy to create hot dogs that are crispy on the outside and delightfully chewy on the inside. The fantastic combination of sausage and stretchy cheese will surely captivate your children’s taste buds!
Mini Hot Dogs- 1 cup pancake mix
- Vienna sausages (as many as you like)
- Plenty of breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Mozzarella cheese (appropriate amount)
- Cooking oil (for frying)
- Skewers
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, in a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of pancake mix and 2 eggs.
Step 2
To achieve the right consistency, add a very small amount of water, about 1/4 of a paper cup, gradually mixing. The batter should be thick, not too runny, and should flow slowly from a chopstick. Tip: If the batter is too thin, add a little more pancake mix. If it’s too thick, add a bit more water to reach the desired consistency.
Step 3
Prepare your Vienna sausages. Using plump and thick sausages, like those intended for hot dogs, makes it easier to coat them with batter.
Step 4
Coating the sausages directly with pancake batter can cause it to slip off easily. To prevent this, first lightly coat the sausages with a dusting of flour or frying mix before dipping them into the pancake batter. This helps the batter adhere better for frying. Tip: Using a frying mix can also add to the crispiness.
Step 5
If your batter seems a bit too thin, it’s a good time to add a small amount of frying mix to adjust the thickness.
Step 6
Prepare breadcrumbs for a crispy coating. Generously coating the battered hot dogs with breadcrumbs will create a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Step 7
If your Vienna sausages are small, consider adding mozzarella cheese to enhance the flavor and texture of your mini hot dogs. Placing cheese on top of the sausage before battering and frying will give you a delightful cheesy pull.
Step 8
Insert skewers into the sausages and coat them evenly with the pancake batter. Since pancake batter stretches but can also droop, it’s important to coat the sausages quickly and move to the next step immediately. Tip: Use a spoon to scoop the batter and gently drizzle it around the sausage, rotating as you go, to create an even layer and prevent it from running off.
Step 9
Place the mozzarella cheese on top of the sausage, then carefully coat it with the pancake batter, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed. Again, work quickly to prevent the batter from dripping.
Step 10
Finally, coat the hot dogs evenly with breadcrumbs. If any parts of the batter have dripped, you can gently shape them with your hands while applying the breadcrumbs to achieve a neat hot dog form. Ensure the breadcrumbs coat the entire surface. Quick hand movements are key to shaping them nicely.
Step 11
Fry the prepared hot dogs in a generous amount of cooking oil in a deep pan until golden brown. As the batter might still droop while frying, use the skewers to maintain the shape and turn them gently. You can also fry them with the skewer inserted, and once the shape is set, remove the skewer and continue frying. Tip: Due to the nature of pancake batter, it can be a bit soft. It’s important to use the skewers to help shape the hot dogs and repeat the process of inserting and removing them as needed to maintain their form.
