Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
  • 1/2 cup unsifted all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/3 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 10 ready-to-eat frankfurters (1 pound)
  • 10 wooden skewers

Method

  • Place oil in deep-fat fryer, insert deep-fat thermometer, and begin heating to 375 degrees F. Place 1/2 cup dredging flour in pie pan; set aside.
  • Mix cornmeal, 1/3 cup flour, and salt in 2-cup glass measure.
  • Add milk, egg, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  • Mix well and set aside.
  • Thread frankfurters onto wooden skewers.
  • Roll in dredging flour to coat, shaking off excess.
  • Dip frankfurters, one at a time, in cornmeal batter, then fry in 375 degree F oil until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve warm.