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The Best Crispy Korean Mozzarella Corn Dog Recipe with Potato Covering (Gamja Style)

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Make the viral, crispy Korean corn dog at home. This recipe features a gooey mozzarella cheese pull, a crunchy potato crust, and the classic sweet and savory finish.

Ingredients

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  • 6 hot dogs or string cheese sticks (or half and half)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk (cold)
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup frozen french fries, crushed finely (for Gamja style)
  • Wooden skewers
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • Granulated sugar, for coating
  • Ketchup and mustard, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the hot dogs or cheese: If using mozzarella, cut it into thick sticks. If making half-and-half, cut hot dogs in half and thread one piece of cheese onto one end of the skewer, followed by one hot dog piece. Repeat if desired, ensuring the cheese is centered. Insert skewers firmly into the food items. Place all skewered items in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the coating stations: In one shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a second bowl, lightly beat the egg and milk. In a third shallow dish, spread out the Panko breadcrumbs and the crushed frozen french fries (if using the potato style) and mix them together.
  3. Make the batter: Whisk the dry ingredients together. Add the cold milk and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Keep the batter cold.
  4. Coat the corn dogs: Remove the chilled items from the refrigerator. Dip each item completely into the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the wet egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Immediately roll thoroughly in the Panko/potato mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
  5. Chill again: Place the coated corn dogs on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15 minutes. This helps the coating set before frying.
  6. Fry the corn dogs: Pour 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil into a deep pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Carefully lower 2-3 corn dogs into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the crust is deep golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove the corn dogs with tongs and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  9. While still hot, immediately roll the drained corn dogs generously in granulated sugar.
  10. Serve immediately with ketchup and mustard for the sweet and savory street food experience.

Notes

  • Keep your batter cold; this prevents the coating from becoming soggy when it hits the hot oil.
  • For the best cheese pull, use low-moisture mozzarella sticks or cheese cut into thick, uniform blocks.
  • If you skip the potato coating, use only Panko breadcrumbs for a classic crispy crust.

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