Root Beer Dogs

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 20 Min

The original corn dogs, known as "Corny Dogs," debuted in 1942 at the Texas State Fair. Tasty Root Beer Dogs are an update of a classic recipe: They get their tasty twist from root beer soda, which makes the batter lighter and more flavorful.

What You'll Need

2 cups pancake and baking mix
1 cup root beer soda
2 cups vegetable oil
8 hot dogs, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks

What to Do

In a large bowl, combine pancake and baking mix and soda; mix well.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
Dip hot dog chunks into batter, coating evenly, then place in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden on all sides. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining hot dog chunks. Serve immediately.

Note

Serve these with your favorite mustard or mustard sauce.

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Cuppyf 2407611

Aug 17, 2015

Wow these rootbeer dogs are really good! Thanks Mr. Food. Mary

cncschell2000 0212 593

Aug 10, 2015

Need more information regarding pancake mix and biscuit, it that 2 cup of each or just one???

douglasdherbert

Aug 10, 2015

I used 2 cups of Bisquick, which I think they mean for you to use. It is a combination pancake/baking mix.

Test Kitchen Team

Aug 11, 2015

Yes, that is correct. :)

polishprincess99 6 558011

Jun 29, 2015

This recipe was good, not great. I was wondering if you have to cook the hot dogs first or if you just batter them and then fry them.

Test Kitchen Team

Jun 30, 2015

No, you do not have to cook the hot dogs first. These are extra delicious when dipped into your favorite mustard sauce!

yecats883

Aug 10, 2013

These are so good and super easy so make! I stick a toothpick in mine so that they are like a mini corn-dog. :)

sukidogs 6902019

Jul 04, 2013

this will be a great, not expensive, finger food to take to a church social.

strachotathomas 45 65121

Jan 21, 2013

do you have to wait till root beer is flat?

bthechng 1214351

Oct 30, 2012

There is a difference between complete pancake mix and bisquick. Complete mix usually requires just water.

cameranut

Jun 30, 2011

My wife made these but when she put them in the hot oil the batter flattened out, tastes good but looks like a little hot dog with wings:>) She used Bisquick, do you make up the batter and then add the Root Beer or use the Bisquick powder and just add the root beer?

dianabrannan2 3827 085

Sep 11, 2012

I am thinking from the ingredient list and the video that you simply use the root beer as the liquid in the dry mix. These sound pretty yummy and could not be much easier.

bicycleben56 67834 95

Jan 18, 2013

Got this from the rcipe above:What To Do: 1.In a large bowl, combine pancake and waffle mix and root beer soda; mix well.

SES

May 25, 2011

Blytheville Guy, great tip on the batter dipping...it can sometimes be hard to work with, and a fork or chopstick is really helpful. Since these are corn dogs with a "twist," I'm glad to hear they tasted like corn dogs :)

Blytheville Guy

May 21, 2011

I used Bisquick Pancake mix & a cup of A & W Roothbeer and followed the receipe according to the rest, In the end mine did not look as it is pictured, probably cause I cooked it a min. longer then stated in receipe. It tasted to me just like a corn dog:) I do reccommend that when you dip it in your batter that you use either a fork or a chop stick then twirl it around in the batter then drop it in the hot oil.

Member 8972973

May 20, 2011

I fixed these root beer dogs lastnight and I thought they were wonderful. What a new way to have a tasty dog. Would be great little party treats too.

SES

May 17, 2011

Carrottopsmomma, sounds like Jiffy makes a great alternative! I will have to try Root Beer Dogs that way.

Carrottopsmomma

May 16, 2011

I made this with the Jiffy baking mix and it worked just fine!

Carrottopsmomma

May 12, 2011

You should be able to use it. I am going to try this with Jiffy. I will let you know how it works out.

grammaking

May 12, 2011

Can you use Bisquick or Jiffy Baking Mix instead of pancake mix?

dianabrannan2 3827 085

Sep 11, 2012

They are basically the same except pancake mix is not quite as versatile I don't think. I use Jiffy all the time, cheaper than Bisquick, and makes all sorts of different things right off the shelf out of the box.