Are you ready for a super simple dinner that the kids are going to love? These Instant Pot Corn Dog Bites are destined to be a hit! Made with just a few simple ingredients these Mini Corn Dogs are ready in just 10 minutes.
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Cooking corn dog nuggets in the Instant Pot is a breeze! You're corn dog batter will be golden brown once cooked and your corn dogs will be cooked to perfection in just minutes. It's the perfect party snack!
Why This Recipe Works
- Quick And Easy: You'll love these mini corn dog bites as they are quick and easy to make and perfect as a weeknight dinner or game day snack.
- Simple Ingredients: These mini corn dog bites are also made with simple ingredients and both kids and adults alike will love them!
📋 Ingredients
- Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: Provides the sweet and savory base for the bite-sized corn dogs.
- Large Egg: Helps bind the ingredients together, creating a smooth batter for the hot dogs.
- Milk: Ensures the batter is rich and creamy, enhancing the texture of the final product.
- Hot Dogs: The central ingredient, providing a salty, savory contrast to the sweet cornbread batter.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Feel free to mix up the flavors by adding shredded cheese, diced jalapenos, or even a bit of BBQ sauce to the Corn Dog Bites before cooking them in the Instant Pot. Get creative and enjoy!
🔪How to Make Mini Corn Dogs in the Instant Pot?
Here are the steps for making mini corn dog bites in the Instant Pot.
Step One: Follow the directions on the corn muffin mix box. Combine the Jiffy mix with the egg and milk to make your homemade corn dog batter. Cut your hot dogs into three sections evenly. This will give you 12 pieces. Fill each silicone mold halfway with the cornbread mix. Once this is done, insert 1 hot dog piece into the center of each mini corn dog bite. Add the remaining cornbread mix to each mold, covering the hot dogs completely.
Step Two: Don't overfill each mold as you want each corn dog to cook evenly. Make sure that each mold is about ¾ full and covers the hot dog. Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place your silicone mold on top of a trivet inside the Instant Pot. Place the silicone lid and snap into place. If you do not have a lid, you can cover the mini corn dog bites with aluminium foil by laying a piece of foil over the whole mold.
Step Three: Close the Instant Pot lid. Lock into place and push the valve to its sealing position. Pressure cook for 10 minutes. The Instant Pot’s pressure will cook each mold evenly. After the Instant Pot has finished cooking, allow it to naturally release its steam for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, open the valve manually.
Step Four: Once the steam has completed released, open the Instant Pot. Use something to protect your hands. Push the Instant Pot corn dog bites out of the silicone mold. These Corn Dog Bites are a fun twist on traditional corn dogs. They’re easy to make in bulk for a party or gathering.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Cocktail Sausages: You can use mini cocktail sausages instead of hot dogs for a fun twist on Corn Dog Bites.
- Oven Baked: Oven Baked: If you don't feel like pressure cooking you can cook mini corn dogs in the oven. Simply preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot!
💭 FAQs
Corn Dog Bites are small pieces of hot dog, (mini corn dogs) coated in cornbread batter and cooked to perfection. They are similar to traditional corn dogs but made in bite-sized portions for easy snacking. These can be made both in the oven or by using the Instant Pot.
Corn bread is bread made with corn meal, but it also includes flour and other ingredients such as sugar, eggs, and milk. Cornmeal is simply ground-up dried corn kernels and has a much thicker consistency than cornbread.
If your Corn Dog Bites are not sticking together, try adding more liquid (milk or water) to the cornbread mix. You can also try thoroughly mixing the batter before adding it to the silicone mold and hot dogs.
Corn dog bites made with Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix are not gluten-free. However, you can make corn dog bites using a gluten-free cornbread mix to make them gluten-free friendly.
Yes, you can make Air Fryer Corn Dogs using this recipe.
If you have leftover cooked corn dogs, store them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Place them in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. If you want to freeze uncooked or pre-cooked corn dogs, arrange them on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be stored for up to 1-2 months. Cool cooked corn dogs to room temperature before freezing. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and then place them in a freezer bag. They can be frozen for 1-2 months.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Corn Dogs:
Corn dogs pair well with a variety of sides and condiments to create a balanced and enjoyable meal. Here are some ideas for what to serve with corn dogs:
- Classic Condiments: Try serving your mini corn dogs with ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise.
- Dipping Sauces: You can also use Honey mustard, BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.
- Pickles: Dill pickles or pickle spears add a tangy and crunchy element.
- Coleslaw: Creamy coleslaw provides a refreshing contrast to the savory and crispy corn dogs.
- French Fries or Tater Tots: A classic choice that complements the handheld convenience of corn dogs.
- Onion Rings: Crispy onion rings offer a flavorful and satisfying side.
- Fresh Vegetables: Carrot and celery sticks add a crunchy and healthy element to the meal.
- Macaroni and Cheese: Creamy mac and cheese is a comforting and indulgent side dish.
- Chili: Corn dogs can be paired with a bowl of chili for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Feel free to mix and match these options based on your preferences to create a delicious and well-rounded meal with your corn dogs.
Instant Pot Corn Dogs
Ingredients
- 8.5 Box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix you can also choose to make homemade corn dog batter if you prefer
- 1 Large Egg
- ⅓ cup Milk
- 4 Hot Dogs
- 2 Cup Water
Instructions
- Follow the directions on the corn muffin mix box. Combine the Jiffy mix with the egg and milk.
- Cut your hot dogs into three sections evenly. This will give you 12 pieces.
- Fill each silicone mold halfway with the cornbread mix. Once this is done, insert 1 hot dog piece into the center of each mini corn dog bite.
- Add the remaining cornbread mix to each mold, covering the hot dogs completely.
- Don't overfill each mold as you want each corn dog to cook evenly. Make sure that each mold is about ¾ full and covers the hot dog.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place your silicone mold on top of a trivet inside the Instant Pot.
- Place the silicone lid and snap into place. If you do not have a lid, you can cover the mini corn dog bites with aluminium foil by laying a piece of foil over the whole mold.
- Close the Instant Pot lid. Lock into place and push the valve to its sealing position.
- Set your pot to pressure cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. The Instant Pot’s pressure will cook each mold evenly.
- After the Instant Pot has finished cooking, allow it to naturally release its steam for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, open the valve manually.
- Once the steam has completed being released, open the Instant Pot. Use something to protect your hands, and grab the trivet using both sides to remove the Corn Dogs from the Instant Pot.
- Push the Instant Pot corn dog bites out of the silicone mold. These Corn Dog Bites are a fun twist on traditional corn dogs. They’re easy to make in bulk for a party or gathering.
Notes
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- Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili
- Instant Pot Vegetarian Gumbo
- Air Fryer Hot Dogs
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