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I came up with this keto corn dog muffins recipe sort of by accident. I was making keto cornbread, and my kids were begging for hot dogs while we were stuck at home… and I thought, what about low carb corn dogs? I didn’t have any sort of molds, but I did have mini muffin tins. And so, these mini corn dog muffins were born!
The first time I made these keto corn dogs, I didn’t even have my camera handy. But they were so good that I snapped a photo on my phone – it went crazy in our keto support group and I knew I had to post them on the blog ASAP.
They make a perfect snack, meal, or even appetizer… for the kids and for you! Serve them up with some keto-friendly ketchup and mustard.
How To Make Keto Corn Dogs
Here’s how to make these adorable keto corn dogs the easy way, using a mini muffin tin:
- Prep mini muffin pan. Line the muffin pan with 24 cupcake liners.
- Make the keto corn dog batter. In a medium bowl, make 1/3 the recipe of this keto cornbread batter. (You don’t have to calculate, just use the amounts on the recipe card below.) It will be thick.
- Assemble keto corn dog bites. Transfer the batter into the muffin pans. Cut hot dogs into 6 pieces and insert one piece into the center of each mini muffin.
- Bake. They are done when top is golden brown.
Are Corn Dogs Keto?
Most corn dogs are not keto, as they are made with a flour and corn coating.
This keto corn dog recipe, however, has just 4.6 grams of carbs in a generous serving of 4 mini corn dog muffins. That’s only 1.15g net carbs each!
How did we make low carb corn dogs? We swapped out the flour with Wholesome Yum almond flour!
And the corn? A little trick with sweet corn extract. You won’t believe how much corn flavor this imparts!
How To Store Low Carb Corn Dogs
Store this keto corn dog recipe in the fridge for 4-7 days. Reheat in a 350 degree F oven or in the microwave, until hot.
Can You Freeze Keto Corn Dog Muffins
Yes, these keto corn dog muffins can be frozen. Store the mini corn dog muffins in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months.
Reheat the healthy corn dog muffins in a 350 degree F oven, until hot.
More Keto Fast Food Recipes
If you like these mini hot dog corn muffins, you’ll want this keto fast food guide and you might also like some of these other keto “fast food” recipes:
- Onion Rings – Eat them on their own or use them to top burgers.
- French Fries – You’ll never guess what these low carb fries are made from…but they’ll surprise you with their potato texture!
- Chili Cheese Fries – Oh yes, the ultimate fast food meal. Just as good, but way healthier!
- Keto Milkshake – Balance out the savory foods with this sweet and creamy milkshake.
- Big Mac Salad – Just like the burger, but in salad form. And it comes together in 20 minutes!
Tools To Make Low Carb Corn Dog Muffins
Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.
- Mini Muffin Pan – This pan can make the entire batch of low carb corn dog bites.
- Serving Baskets – Make this easy keto corn dog recipe even MORE fun by serving them in these baskets.
- Sweet Corn Extract – This is the key to the authentic cornbread flavor.
Keto Corn Dog Recipe (Mini Muffins)
Keto Corn Dog Recipe (Mini Muffins)
Mini corn dog muffins are the best way to make a keto corn dog - just 8 ingredients, 20 minutes, and 1.1g net carbs each! Low carb corn dogs make a fun snack, meal, or appetizer.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a mini muffin pan with 24 cupcake liners.
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Make the cornbread batter according to the directions here - but use the ingredient amounts above. (These keto corndog muffins use the same batter as this link, but we're essentially making 1/3 the amount - use the full amounts of the ingredients above.)
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Transfer the batter evenly into the lined mini muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
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Cut each hot dog into 6 even pieces (totaling 24). Insert one cut hot dog piece into the center of each mini muffin.
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Bake for 12-14 minutes until the top is golden brown.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 4 mini muffins
*Serving size is great for a meal. If you want these as a snack or appetizer, you can reduce the serving size if you like. These are only 1.1g net carbs each!
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42 Comments
Lana McQuown
0I made these tonight for a quick dinner and they were a great simple addition. They turned out really tasty. I didn’t have liners for my mini muffin pans, so just sprayed them with avocado oil and crossed my fingers. They came out without a problem. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us.
Becky
0These were great little treats! I didn’t have the sweet corn extract so subbed with a butter extract. SO good!
Faith
0So, are just regular hot dogs from the store keto?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Faith, You will have to check the nutritional facts to make sure they are low carb.
Barbara
0We made these for lunch and they’re a 5 star. We made fried pickles with them and those are delicious also.
Penny Simonson
0These are very good but they stick to cupcake papers alot. Should I let them cool?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Penny, Yes, I recommend letting them cool completely.
Barbara
0I spray anything with almond flour in it and use Cupcakes paper With Pam.
Grace
0Can you substitute unsweetened soymilk for the almond milk?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Grace, Soy isn’t used for clean keto. If you don’t have any concerns consuming soy, then it should work fine in the recipe.
Frederick
0Can you substitute coconut or another keto friendly flower with almond flower? Almond flower does a number on my intestines so much so I rarely, if ever, use it any more.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Frederick, Coconut flour will not work in this recipe but sunflower seed flour should! You will get a different overall texture, but it will work well in the recipe!
Lorie H
0These are delicious!! I didn’t have almond milk on hand and I substituted heavy whipping cream. They turned out so good! I will definitely be making this again.
Jane
0Hi again, I was wondering regarding the monk fruit allulose blend, is this granular or powdered? I watched the video but wasn’t quite sure. Thanks!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Jane, Granular is what’s used in the recipe, but either form will work great!
Jane
0Hi there. I can’t wait to make these, they look so yummy (and cute)! I don’t drink Almond Milk, could I substitute heavy whipping cream for that? Also, I’d never heard of sweet corn extract. I guess it can be used in a cornbread recipe as well. What other things can you use this extract with? Thanks! I love your recipes and your site is very user friendly!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Jane, Yes, you can use heavy cream in place of almond milk. I will change the nutrition slightly, so be aware of that if counting macros. Sweet corn extract gives the recipe a corn flavor and can be used in any recipes you would like to incorporate that flavor into. Think cornbread, tamale pie, tortillas, or even a small amount in taco soup to add a bit of authentic flavor. A little goes a long way, so a bottle will last you a long time!
Tiffany
0These were SO GOOD!! I made a batch, ate, froze ’em and reheated in the toaster oven…I will make them again!! Thank you!!
Maga
0Hubby LOVED it and wanted more. I happened to have buttermilk on hand and used it instead of almond milk for a real cornbread taste. I will be making this to take to a Valentine’s Day party this weekend.
Bernadene Whitten
0OMG! I developed an allergy to corn. This is so making up for my missing out. It tastes amazingly like real corn bread. We love these. I made a double batch for a meeting and everyone ate the plate clean. Thank you so much for improving my life.
Angie
0I know this is a keto-friendly recipe and I love the looks of it for myself, but I feed the homeless and believe they would enjoy this also. What would I need to do to make this non-keto? Could I do a regular cornbread recipe for the batter? Thanks for your help. Angie
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Angie, Yes, this recipe can be made with non-keto cornbread. Enjoy ❤️
Mary Lee
0The batter was fantastic before baking, but after baking, it came out pretty bland and dry. But then I’ve always made my cornbread moist, sweet and buttery. Followed instructions with no deviations: not sure what I need to do to pump up the moisture and flavor. Maybe add more butter, corn extract and sweetener. Everyone ate it but they all said they preferred the frozen ones.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Mary, Sorry this recipe didn’t turn out as expected. Absolutely feel free to adjust the corn extract and sweetener to suit your tastes.
Lisa
0These were a huge hit with my kids AND my husband! I made a double batch so I would have a full batch to freeze for easy leftovers, but my husband ate so many we barely had any left (when is working on portion control LOL). The kids loved them the next day for lunch. Truly yummy and hit that nostalgia high note without all the carbs!
Eva
0Sweet corn extract – can there be a subsiture for this or can
it be eliminated all together
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Eva, You can definitely omit the corn extract if you don’t have any. Your recipe won’t have the cornbread flavors, but it will still turn out great!
Melissa
0Just made these today. They definitely had the flavor and consistency of everything I love about a corn dog! Super good. Thank you!
Carri
0I just got my Amoretti Sweet Corn extract in the mail yesterday. I just made this……but I didn’t have a mini muffin pan so I used a regular 12 slot muffin pan. I just divided up the batter evenly in each cup. But instead of putting only 1 hot dog piece in, I put two. I cut the hot dogs up as per the recipe though. I baked it for 19 minutes. They came out GREAT! I will definitely REPEAT this recipe. But next time I may put in 3 hot dog pieces. Thank you Maya!
Caroline
0If I don’t have a mini muffin pan, can I make these larger in a regular muffin pan? I was thinking that if one serving is four small ones, I could make one big one per serving instead.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Caroline, I think this will work in a regular-sized muffin pan. The bake time will need to be adjusted, so keep an eye on them.
Kyle
0Was in need of comfort food, so I tried out this recipe. It was super simple and so good! I didn’t have the sweet corn extract, so I substituted with maple extract. Was very pleased with the results. Added a nice sweetness and the Mini Corn Dog Muffins were also amazing the next morning for breakfast! 5/5 Yum!
Gina Guerrero
0These were fabulous. My husband misses some “fun” meals, but refuses to mess up on his road to health, so having this recipe (along with some rutabaga fries) really hit the spot for him. The only thing I would suggest is to go ahead and spray the liners with a little cooking spray to make it even easier to get them off without losing any (I may have missed that step in the directions). Thanks for this wonderfully fun recipe
Marcelle
0Ok, I just took them out of the oven and my mouth is watering something FIERCE! I tasted the batter and it is AMAZING! I can’t wait to make a pan of cornbread! Girl, I love all your recipes, but you OUTDID yourself on this one !
Laura Schneiderman
0Would these turn our ok without the sweet corn extract? Is there another substitute we could use?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Laura, You will still achieve the intended cornbread texture, but without the corn flavor. If you can’t get the extract, you can omit it.
Jenn
0What a fabulous recipe! I love corn dogs and having them in muffin form looks so much easier than trying to stick ’em on a stick and fry them. Thanks for the idea!
Anita
0These little corn dog muffins are so smart. It’s so much easier to prepare compared to regular corn dog too. 🙂
Farah Maizar
0Genius recipe!! I love that these come in muffin cups- so much fun! My daughter would love to make these with me, thanks for the inspiration!
Alison
0These are super cute and kid friendly! Great for a different type of breakfast!
Marcelle
0I am DYING to try these! Even have the corn extract already! Will be making them tomorrow but have a question about the sweetener. I have monkfruit and I have allulose. Can I mix them together or can I just use one or the other? I have so many sweeteners already. I really don’t want to have to buy another one when I already have the ingredients to make the blend. Thanks for your help!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Marcelle, No problem – I recommend using the allulose. Most likely the monk fruit sweetener you have is actually a blend with erythritol, which would yield a less moist texture than the allulose or monk fruit allulose blend. You can use the sweetener conversion calculator here to find out how much you need of the sweetener brand you have. I do hope you’ll get the chance to try Besti monk fruit allulose blend once you run out of the ones you have. 🙂 Either way, come back and let me know how you liked the corn dog muffins!