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Batter Franks Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins

?There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best batter recipe for franks will vary depending on personal preferences. However, some tips on making a good batter for franks include using a mixture of flour and cornmeal, adding spices such as paprika or garlic powder, and using beer or sparkling water for a light and crispy batter.

 3 cans (5 ounces each) Vienna sausages or 1 pound cocktail wieners
 1 egg
  cup milk
 1 cup Bisquick baking mix
 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
 ½ teaspoon dry mustard
 ¼ teaspoon paprika
  teaspoon cayenne red pepper
  Catsup
  Mustard
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Cut sausages crosswise into thirds. Beat egg slightly; blend in milk. Mix in remaining ingredients except catsup and mustard. In metal fondue pot, heat salad oil (2 inches) to 375 degrees; transfer pot to source of heat at table. Adjust heat when necessary to maintain temperature of oil.

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Spear sausage pieces (dry) with fondue forks and dip into batter, allowing excess to drop off. (If batter thickens on standing, mix in small amount milk.) Place dipped sausage pieces in hot oil. Cook until brown, 2 to 3 minutes; drain. If you wish, insert a wooden skewer in each Batter Frank. Dip into catsup and mustard.

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Other Foods to Batter-fondue

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Be sure all foods are dry before dipping into batter.

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Meat and Fish: Cooked cleaned shrimp, cubed cooked ham, cubed cooked turkey.

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Vegetables: Uncooked cauliflowerets, onion rings, cherry tomatoes, zucchini slices.

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Fruits: Pineapple cubes. apple slices, banana slices.