Keto Air Fryer Corn Dogs are crisp, yummy, low-carb, corn-free, battered, and air-fried hot dogs.
These have only three ingredients and are coated in a cheesy fat-head dough that will make you feel like a kid at a carnival again.
Perfect for dipping in sugar-free ketchup and mustard, or squirt your favorite condiments right on the corn dog and enjoy.
This recipe pairs well with my Keto Air Fryer Onion Rings recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cups almond flour
- 6 frankfurter pork sausages or hot dogs, cut in half
- 12 wooden sticks
See printable recipe card for more details.
Instructions
Bring a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shredded cheese along with the almond flour, heating and stirring frequently for 5 minutes until a dough forms. Reserve to slightly cool.
Insert the wooden stick into each hot dog. Reserve. You may need to measure and cut wooden sticks in advance depending on the size of the air fryer.
Take 1 heaping tablespoon of fathead dough and press it flat and wrap and form around each hot dog with your hands. Squeeze well to seal the corn dog.
Line a parchment paper cut to size in your air fryer basket. Arrange the dogs into the Air Fryer (might need to fry in small batches depending on the size of your air fryer) and bake for 5 to 8 minutes at 350º F until golden brown.
Hint: You might need to air fry the corn dogs in small batches of three at a time depending on the size of your air fryer. You may also have to measure and cut your wooden sticks in advance before inserting them into hot dogs (depending on the size of your air fryer).
Equipment
I used an Air Fryer to make this recipe.
Storage
Cooked corn dogs can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes until warm.
📖 Printable Recipe Card
Keto Air Fryer Corn Dogs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cups almond flour
- 6 frankfurter pork sausages or hot dogs cut in half
- 12 wooden sticks
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shredded mozzarella cheese along with the almond flour, heating and stirring frequently for 5 minutes until the cheese melts and a dough forms. This is your fathead corn dog dough. Reserve to slightly cool.
- Insert the wooden stick into each hot dog. Reserve.
- Take 1 heaping tablespoon of fathead dough and press it flat and wrap and form around each hot dog with your hands. Squeeze well to seal the corn dog.
- Line a parchment paper cut to size in your air fryer basket.
- Arrange the dogs into the Air Fryer (might need to fry in small batches depending on the size of your air fryer) and bake for 5 to 8 minutes at 350℉ (180℃) until golden brown.
- Serve with mustard or sugar-free ketchup.
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Notes
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Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Jo says
These were awesome!!
Stacey says
Hi Jo, thank you so much for trying the recipe, and for taking the time to comment with kind words. I'm so happy you enjoyed the "corn" dogs.
Mysha Patray says
These turned out great!! will definitely add these to my lunch rotation.
Stacey says
Hi Mysha, Thank you for trying the recipe and for your kind words.
Andrea Burgdorf says
My son is allergic to almonds. We’re keto so what I could sub for the almond flour? Would golden flaxmeal work? I’m tempted to try it and see. Any other ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.
Stacey says
Hi Andrea, I have not tried these yet, but my son is on the AIP diet right now and we have been using tigernut flour (not a nut or seed) or cassava flour in most recipes lately. He can't have any dairy or smoked or processed meats right now, not even the uncured, sugar-free ones, so I can't try this hot dog recipe on him yet.
Kiki says
These are great. I think next time I might add 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon of corn flavoring extract to see if it gives it more of a corn dog taste - as the corn crust was always my favorite part. But, I enjoyed immensely. Thank you!
Paige says
I also love that corn flavor! I did try it with sweet corn flavor extract from Amazon. I did 1/2 a teaspoon but it wasn’t enough to add any significant flavor I think I’ll try it with more next time! I also added Splenda sugar substitute to the almond flower to help with the sweet corn flavor too. However i didn’t add enough of that either the saltiness of the mozzarella really cancels it all out so if you try it be generous.
Beth says
I didn't even know "corn flavoring" was a thing. You learn something new every day.
Sunrita says
Who would have thought about a low carb corn dog that too so delicious!
jennifer says
A nostalgic summer treat made lower carb!! thank you for the walk down memory lane (and yummy recipe)
Donny says
Corn dogs are one of my favorite things ever and never would have imagined it would be this easy to make! Just 3 ingredients? Genius!
ChihYu says
There's nothing better than a corn dog, but a cheese corn dog? Outstanding! Delicious and addictive!
Shelby says
Omg my kids thought I was awesome for making these but I loved them because they were so EASY
Brenda Dillon says
How would these do baking in the oven? I usually have a houseful of boys; so, I need to make a bunch at once.
Stacey says
Hi Brenda, you can bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350F for about 20 to 30 mins.
nancy says
yay this is keto friendly! the fat head dough is perfect for the hot dog!
Janessa says
Yum! What a great idea to use cheese for the breading! I love how crispy the air fryer makes these.
KW says
Can I use All Purpose flour in this recipe?
Stacey says
KW, I think you could, but I can't try it, as I can't even have all-purpose flour in the house because of my Celiac issues.