Mini Hot Dogs: A Kid-Favorite Crispy Snack
Special Snack for Kids: Mini Hot Dog Recipe
Introducing ‘Mini Hot Dogs,’ a snack that has become the ultimate favorite for kids! While we usually make them crispy and packed with vegetables by frying, today we’re presenting a special recipe that’s baked in the oven for a lighter, more savory taste, without deep-frying. Gift your children a delightful snack time with these mini hot dogs that are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside!
Batter Ingredients- 1 cup pancake mix
- 2 eggs
- A little cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the hot dog batter. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of pancake mix and 2 eggs. Use a whisk or fork to mix them until smooth and free of lumps. The consistency should be neither too thin nor too thick.
Step 2
The stars of these mini hot dogs are the Vienna sausages. Prepare a total of 20 sausages. It’s a great idea to score them, making them easier for children to eat. Carefully make shallow cuts all over the sausages; this will help them look appealing when cooked and absorb flavors better, making them even more delicious!
Step 3
Instead of using the scored sausages immediately, it’s best to briefly blanch them in boiling water. This step helps remove excess grease and results in a cleaner taste. Blanch them for about 1 minute.
Step 4
After blanching, drain the sausages well and pat them dry. For easy handling by kids, insert a toothpick into each sausage. Now, let’s get ready to assemble the hot dogs!
Step 5
Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and add a small amount of cooking oil. Wipe the pan with a paper towel to lightly coat the surface with oil; this prevents the batter from sticking. Next, spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pancake batter onto the pan and spread it thinly. Once you see small bubbles forming on the surface of the batter, indicating it’s cooking, place a prepared sausage in the center and carefully roll the batter around it. The batter will cook and wrap around the sausage. Keep the heat low to ensure they cook through without burning.
