Cheesy Fried Hot Dogs

Ingredients

• 8 slices american cheese, sliced
• 8 hot dogs
• 8 wooden skewers
• 2 cups flour (250 g)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 ½ cups milk (360 mL)
• 2 eggs
• oil, for frying
• ketchup, to serve
• mustard, to serve

Preparation

• Place a hot dog in the middle of a cheese slice.
• Roll the cheese slice around the hot dog, then push a wooden skewer inside.
• Place the cheese-wrapped hot dogs seam side down on a baking sheet.
• Freeze for 20 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, milk, and eggs, stirring until the batter is smooth and has no lumps.
• Pour the batter into a tall glass cup for easier dipping.
• Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat until 375°F-400°F (190°C-200°C).
• Take a frozen hot dog and dip it fully into the batter, lifting it out then rotating it to let excess batter drip off.
• Using tongs, carefully place the battered dog into the hot oil, rotating it so that it frys evenly. Remove when golden brown, then pat with a paper towel to drain.
• Serve with ketchup and mustard!
• Enjoy!