State Fair inspired Baby Sausage Dogs has cornmeal breading on a Lil smokey sausage. You can make this kid-approved, family favorite any time of year!

I had an idea to tempt Lincoln to try new food. You see, he’s a terribly picky eater. I totally understand that.

I wanted to make small corn dogs, but I knew Lincoln would not dare try them. Usually, if he helps make something, he’ll at least try it. I thought if we used Lil Smokies instead of hot dogs that I would have a better chance.It was a total success. Both Lincoln and Ryder helped make these Baby Sausage Dogs. And both ate and liked them! Score!!

These are my two babies! Lincoln and Ryder. They’re as different as daylight and dark. Lincoln (left) won’t at anything. Ryder eats everything. We actually did a Fifty New Foods Challenge for Lincoln last year to try and expand his food appreciation.Here are a couple of dishes that he tried and liked!
Chicken Taco Bites
JP’s Steak Bites
Molasses Glazed Pork Tenderloin

We’re still working on fruits and vegetables!

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BABY SAUSAGE DOGS

Beef cocktail smokies and skewers

Lincoln skewered while I played photographer!

young boy stirring ingredients in mixing bowl.

After mixing the dry ingredients and before adding the wet, we dipped the dogs in the dry mixture.

This will help the batter stay on the dog.

Big Daddy did a few hot dogs cut into thirds.

Lincoln is 10 and has been helping me in the kitchen and Wesley on the grill for years.

This is the first time we let him fry something.

I would be super careful if you have little ones frying.

We carefully supervised our boys during this process.

Dip each skewer into the batter right before it goes into the 350 degree oil.

baby sausage on skewer with batter for frying.

Let excess batter drip off.

Once you add the skewer to oil, rotate it for about 20 seconds so

that the batter will be smooth around the dog.

2 people frying baby sausages on skewers

Heyyyyyy, that’s me!! I never make the photos!

We are concentrating on those dogs!

mini sausage corn dogs in deep fryer, one cooked

Fry the dogs until golden brown, remove from oil and drain on wire rack or paper towels before serving.

This was such a fun family activity!

Do you have special strategies to get your kids to eat?

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Baby Sausage Dogs

Corndogs made with Lil smokies, perfect for children.

Author: Paula

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 4

Servings: 20 servings

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Ingredients

2 quarts vegetable oil
1 cup flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons honey
1 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 pack Lil Smokies cocktail sausages
skewers

Instructions

Place one Lil Smokie on end of skewer. Set aside.
Mix flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar. Stir. Dip sausage in dry mix and set aside.
In another bowl, mix honey, egg, and milk. Add to flour mixture. Stir to combine. Set aside 4 to 5 minutes to thicken.
Heat oil to 350 degrees.
Dip sausages into batter. Rotate to coat evenly. Submerge in hot oil and fry until browned about 4 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a wire rack in a 200 degree oven until all dogs are cooked. Serve immediately with ketchup and Honey Mustard

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Look what else we made! Fried Oreos!
I had Oreos from this recipe and gave it a whirl. The boys had never seen Fried Oreos at the Fair so it was big fun to them!