Andouille Corn Dogs

Name: Andouille Corn Dogs
Ingredients: 1 gallon peanut oil; 1 cup turkey chili's, preferably Trader Joe's; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup pale ale; 1 tablespoon white sugar (optional); 1 jalapeno pepper, diced with ribs and seeds removed (optional); 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 8 links Andouille sausage; 1 cup cornstarch

16 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 gallon peanut oil
1 cup turkey chili's, preferably Trader Joe's
1/2 cup water
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup pale ale
1 tablespoon white sugar (optional)
1 jalapeno pepper, diced with ribs and seeds removed (optional)
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
8 links Andouille sausage
1 cup cornstarch

Directions

1

In a blender or food processor, puree the chili with the water.
2

Transfer to a medium bowl and add the buttermilk, beer, sugar, if using, and jalapeno, if using.
3

Stir to combine.
4

In another medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne pepper, and chili powder.
5

Add the chili mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just enough to bring the batter together; there should be lumps.
6

Set aside for 10 minutes.