Hot dog + batter + deep frying = serious snacking happiness. It's hard to go wrong with a classic corn dog. But while the traditional version is great, these upgrades are sure to satiate your cravings for this savory treat. Equal parts comfort food and snacking innovation, these 13 recipes take corn dogs in all kinds of new directions. Try the gluten-free or veggie options, or go decadent with a bacon-cheddar batter or cheese filling. And don't forget the dipping sauces — there's so much more to snack time than plain ketchup.

Mini Corn Dog Muffins

Mini Corn Dog Muffins
Kristin Porter, Iowa Girl Eats


Perfectly snack-sized, it's hard not to eat these mini muffin-style corn dogs right out of the tray. Get the recipe at Iowa Girl Eats.

Mini Smoked Corn Dogs with Onion Sauce

Mini Smoked Corn Dogs with Onion Sauce
The View From Great Island


Forgo the ketchup and mustard with these and try the slightly spicy onion dipping sauce. Get the recipe at The View From Great Island.

Spicy Corn Dogs

Spicy Corn Dogs
My Easy Cooking


This South African take uses boerewors, a type of sausage, in place of the standard hot dog. See the recipe at My Easy Cooking.

Mini Bacon Batter Corn Dogs with Special Sauce

Mini Bacon Batter Corn Dogs with Special Sauce
Baker By Nature


In case you want more meat, this bite-sized version is coated in a bacon batter. Get the recipe at Baker By Nature.

Baked Whole Wheat Corn Dogs

Baked Whole Wheat Corn Dogs
The Skinny Fork

Not a fan of deep-frying? This healthier take bakes hot dogs in a whole wheat dough. See the recipe at The Skinny Fork.

Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Dogs

Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Corn Dogs
The Candid Appetite


Spice up the classic batter with chunks of crispy bacon and chopped jalapeños, then dunk it all in a sweet and spicy mustard sauce. See the recipe at Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Corn Dogs.

Mini Corn Dogs

Mini Corn Dogs
Lauren's Latest


Take a regular corn dog. Make it mini. Get the Sonic-inspired recipe at Lauren's Latest.

Beer-Battered Veggie Corn Dogs

Beer-Battered Veggie Corn Dogs
Jerry James Stone, Cooking Stoned


This vegetarian adaptation uses carrot and broccoli slices instead. Get the recipe at Cooking Stoned.

Shrimp Corn Dogs with Blueberry Sauce

Shrimp Corn Dogs with Blueberry Sauce
Rosemary and the Goat


You won't find this corn dog at the average county fair. The shrimp substitution and blueberry sauce brings a touch of sophistication. See the recipe at Rosemary and the Goat.

Mini Cheese Corn Dogs

Mini Cheese Corn Dogs
Pepper


This mash-up combines the best of two fried favorites — mozzarella sticks and corn dogs. Get the recipe at Pepper.

Gluten-Free Corn Dogs

Gluten Free Corn Dogs
Gluten Free on a Shoestring


Using a special flour blend in the homemade batter makes corn dogs an option for those following a gluten-free lifestyle. See the recipe at Gluten Free on a Shoestring.

Mini Jalapeño Corn Dogs

Mini Jalapeno Corn Dogs
Boulder Locavore


Adding roasted jalapeño to the batter gives these a dash of heat. Get the recipe at