Hush Puppy Corn Dog Bites with Cajun Dipping Sauce

These unique hush puppy corn dog bites are a fun appetizer to share with a crowd. They’re packed full of spices, Andouille sausage, and served up with an amazing Cajun seasoned dipping sauce.

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What you’ll love about this recipe

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• It’s unique! How many of you have eaten a hush puppy corn dog? – I’m guessing not many of you. I certainly hadn’t until I whipped these babies up. Personally, I’m all about trying new and unique foods and these corn dog bites are just that. If you’re an adventurous eater and you like both corn dogs and hush puppies, I have no doubt you will love this recipe.
• It’s SO flavorful! With loads of spices as well as flavorful Andouille or Cajun seasoned sausage, this dish is definitely not lacking in the flavor department.
• It’s surprisingly easy to make and only takes about half an hour! It’s really just a matter of mixing up the batter, dredging the sausage, frying ’em up, and making the sauce – ok that sounds like a lot. BUT it’s really not! Trust me.
• It’s great for kids and adults! These corn dog bites aren’t just for adults! I know it may be difficult because they are so darn good but please make sure you share some with your kids (if you have them).  😉 We all know kids love corn dogs. Can you blame them?

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Ingredients (+ notes & substitutions)

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• Neutral oil: High smoke point, neutral oils like vegetable and canola are ideal for deep frying.
• All-purpose flour: For the batter.
• Cornmeal: Also for the batter.
• Paprika: If you have it, I recommend smoked paprika.
• Dried oregano
• Dried thyme
• Ground black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Baking powder: For leavening.
• Baking soda: Also for leavening.
• Kosher salt
• Buttermilk: It adds a little acidity as well as tenderizes.
• Large egg
• Cream cheese: It should be room temp so that it can be easily incorporated into the batter.
• Andouille or Cajun-style sausage: I tried both Zatarain’s Andouille and Cajun-style smoked sausage and found them equally good.
• Mayonnaise: For the dipping sauce.
• Sour cream: For the dipping sauce as well.
• Green onions: Don’t skip the green onions! The freshness they add is needed to balance the richness.
• Lemon juice: For acidity which also helps balance the richness.
• Cajun/Creole seasoning: You can purchase this seasoning mixture at pretty much any grocery store or through Amazon (link for purchase below). Warning: it is pretty salty so don’t overdo it.
• Ground cayenne pepper: If you wanna spice things up a bit add it. If you don’t, skip it.

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How to make hush puppy corn dog bites with Cajun dipping sauce (+ tips)

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1. Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a deep-fat fryer or a heavy-bottomed pan with oil at least 2-inches deep.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients for the hush puppy corn dogs.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the egg.

4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients.

5. Add the cream cheese and mix until just combined.

6. In batches of 4-6, dredge the sausage slices in the batter then transfer to the oil and fry for 2 1/2-3 minutes, flipping if needed, until puffed up and browned. You do not need to shake off the excess batter – the more the merrier. Transfer the cooked hush puppy corn dogs to a paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess grease. Keep in mind whenever you are deep-frying it is important to make sure the oil comes back to temp between each batch.

7. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the Cajun dipping sauce.

8. Serve warm with sauce.

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Storage

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Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days.

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Recommended Products

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More Cajun-inspired dishes you may enjoy:

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• Gumbo with Crawfish, Andouille, and Chicken: This hearty gumbo with crawfish, andouille, and chicken tops my list as the most comforting food. From the thick roux-based broth to the holy trinity of veggies and the plethora of spices, this flavorful dish will not let you down.
• Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta: Layered with flavor, this simple Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta is prepared with my signature Cajun spice blend in less than 30-minutes. Serve it up with a light salad and/or crusty bread and dinner is served.
• Jalapeno Cheddar Hush Puppies: The perfect combination of textures and flavors, these jalapeno cheddar hush puppies are a great starter or side dish to serve alongside your next Cajun dinner. Naturally vegetarian.

If you make these hush puppy corn dogs with Cajun dipping sauce I’d love your feedback. Please leave a comment and/or a rating below as I greatly value your opinion. Or snap a pic and tag me on Instagram @taoofspiceblog. Love, light, and happy cooking ya’ll ♥