High Protein Breakfast Corndogs
Okay, hear me out—these breakfast corndogs are like your favorite state fair snack, but with a breakfast spin and way more protein. And no deep frying needed. These High Protein Breakfast Corn Dogs are sausage links dipped in a blended cottage cheese pancake batter, then air fried (or baked) until golden, fluffy, and crispy on the outside.
I love making these on slower mornings with the kids or meal prepping them for the week. They’re nostalgic, filling, and perfect with a little maple syrup for dipping and a dust of powdered monkfruit on top. Like breakfast meets brunch meets carnival vibes—but better for you.
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Recipe Tips
Use cold sausages: Starting with chilled sausages makes it way easier to insert the skewers without them falling apart or slipping. It also helps the batter stick better when dipping.
Blend your batter really well: You want the pancake mix, cottage cheese, milk, and egg white to come together into a smooth, pourable batter. A blender works best here—it gives you that fluffy, evenly coated outside once baked or air-fried.
Let the batter sit for a minute: After blending, let your batter sit for just 1–2 minutes before dipping. This helps it thicken slightly, which makes for a better coating on the sausage.
Dip, swirl, and fully coat: Don’t just roll it once—give it a gentle swirl to get an even layer of batter all around the sausage. A tall glass or jar can help if you want a cleaner dip.
Serve right away with syrup: These are best fresh out of the air fryer or oven, when they’re warm and golden. Maple syrup brings that sweet contrast to the savory sausage and fluffy pancake coating—it ties everything together.
Ingredient Swaps: No cottage cheese ? Sub with plain Greek yogurt or extra milk (texture will vary slightly). Dairy-free ? Use dairy-free milk and a plant-based sausage. Need more fiber ? Use a whole grain or oat-based pancake mix. Want extra sweetness ? Add cinnamon or vanilla to the batter. No monkfruit ? Powdered coconut sugar or regular powdered sugar works too.
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Freezer: Freeze once cooled, then reheat from frozen in the air fryer or oven
Reheat: Air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes or microwave for 45 seconds
More Sweet + Savory Breakfasts:
High Protein Breakfast Corn Dogs
Ingredients
- 6 sausage links meat of your choice
- 1 cup protein pancake mix
- ½ cup cottage cheese blended
- 1/2 cup milk regular or plant based (I used fairlife for additional protein!)
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp monk fruit sweetener powdered
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese and pancake mix with milk and egg white until smooth
- Insert skewers into sausages and dip into batter
- Air fry or bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown
- Dust with powdered monkfruit sweetener
- Dip in maple syrup
- Enjoy!!!
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