The origins of the corn dog have been shrouded in mystery; some stories claim it was invented in Buffalo, New York, in the 1920s, while others say it popped up in other parts of the country in the ...

½ teaspoon sea salt. 2 large eggs. 1 cup (8 ounces) buttermilk. Vegetable oil for frying. Directions. Thoroughly dry the hot dogs and cut them in half.

So I set out to make my own. When I could find the frozen mini corn dogs, I loved to just pop them in the air fryer, so I wanted to find a version that works in the air fryer.