Instant Pot Corn Dog Bites (A Lightened Up State Fair Classic)

A state fair classic lightened up! Instant Pot Corn Dog Bites are delicious hot dogs coated in a light puffy coating that will remind you of the carnival classic.

When we go to the Minnesota State Fair, one of the first stops we make is for corn dogs! My husband is a huge fan of corn dogs and has gotten me hooked on them as well. When we found out the State Fair wasn't going to be taking place this year I decided to come up with a corn dog recipe that we could make at home and one a little lighter in calories.

This corn dog recipe is a lightened up version of the classic thanks to using Turkey hot dogs and swapping out oil for applesauce! These corn dogs still taste like the state fair ones, just lightened up!

Table of Contents

• Equipment Needed
• Ingredients
• How to Make Instant Pot Corn Dogs
• Recipe Tips and Variations
• How to Store Leftover Corn Dogs
• More State Fair Inspired Recipes
• Comments

Equipment Needed

• Instant Pot
• Silicone Egg Bite Mold

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cup cornmeal
• ¾ cup all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tbs baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon applesauce
• 1 cup skim milk
• 3 turkey hot dogs, cut into 4 pieces each (I like to use Oscar Meyer)

How to Make Instant Pot Corn Dogs

1. In the Instant Pot, pour 1 cup of water in the inner pot and place the trivet. Make sure the handles of the trivet are facing up.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the cornmeal, all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Stir in the egg white, applesauce, and skim milk.
4. Spray the egg bite mold with nonstick cooking spray
5. Pour the batter evenly into the egg bite mold.
6. Place 1 piece of turkey hot dog into each of the egg bite cups and cover with batter.
7. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and place the covered mold on top the trivet in the Instant Pot.
8. Cook on manual pressure for 20 minutes (it will take a few extra minutes to come to pressure).
9. Once done, allow to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
10. Remove from egg molds and serve!

Recipe Tips and Variations

• These would be great reheated in the airfryer to give them an extra crisp. I recommend heating on 400 for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
• Corn Dog Bites are great served as an appetizer or as a meal themselves! I like to serve with a little ketchup and mustard on the side
• I like to use turkey hot dogs in our corn dog bites, but regular hot dogs can also be used.
• This recipe could also be made vegan by using a vegan egg replacement (like this one), non dairy milk, and plant based hot dogs.

How to Store Leftover Corn Dogs

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, microwave for 60-90 seconds or until heated through.

To freeze, wrap each bite in saran wrap and then place into an airtight freezer bag. Freeze for up to 6 months.

More State Fair Inspired Recipes

• Instant Pot Skinny Churro Bites
• S'mores Puppy Chow
• No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
• Chicken Taco "Cupcakes"
• Airfryer Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Bites

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