Turn Costco’s frozen Korean-Style Crispy Potato Corn Dogs into a café-worthy snack in under 10 minutes—complete with calories, macros, cost math, and flavor hacks.
Quick Take
Grab a box from Costco’s freezer aisle ($10.79 for 8 sticks ≈ $1.35 each)—then air-fry at 190 °C / 375 °F for 8–9 minutes. You’ll get a crunchy potato crust, molten mozzarella core, and that signature cheese-pull with ≈290 calories, 14 g fat, 34 g carbs, 7 g protein per stick.
Costco Korean Corn Dogs: Fast Facts
Metric (per 90 g stick) | Value | Source |
---|---|---|
Calories | 290 kcal | |
Total Fat | 14 g | |
Sodium | 390 mg | |
Protein | 7 g | |
Box Price (8 ct, 25.4 oz) | $10.79 | |
Cost per Stick | $1.35 | Calc. |
Prep Time (air fryer) | 8–9 min |
What’s inside? Mozzarella cheese, a lightly sweet yeast batter, and a shell of diced potato cubes—no hot-dog center, so you get extra cheese and fewer processed-meat additives.
What You’ll Need (Serves 4–6)
Item | Quantity | Notes / Swaps |
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Costco Korean-Style Crispy Potato Corn Dogs | 1 box (8 sticks) | Pulmuone brand |
Oil spray (canola or avocado) | as needed | Optional—boosts crunch |
Air fryer or convection oven | 1 unit | 190 °C / 375 °F setting |
Dip of choice | 2–4 Tbsp | Ketchup, gochujang, or spicy mayo |
Optional toppings | granulated sugar, Parmesan, hot honey | K-street style flair |
10-Minute Air-Fryer Method
- Preheat air fryer to 190 °C / 375 °F for 2 minutes.
- Lightly spray the frozen corn dogs with oil (optional for extra blistered crust).
- Air-fry single layer 8 minutes; flip at 4 min. For extra crunch, add 1 more minute.
- Rest 60 seconds—lets cheese set and prevents tongue lava.
- Dust or drizzle toppings: try a quick roll in 1 tsp sugar (classic), a stripe of mayo + ketchup, or hot honey.
No Air Fryer? 10-Minute Convection-Oven Hack
- Set oven to 220 °C / 425 °F with convection.
- Place sticks on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Bake 10–11 minutes; broil last 60 sec for golden potato edges.
Nutrition Facts vs Daily Goals
Nutrient | Per Stick | % DV* |
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Calories | 290 kcal | 15 % |
Total Fat | 14 g | 18 % |
– Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 23 % |
Sodium | 390 mg | 17 % |
Carbohydrates | 34 g | 12 % |
Protein | 7 g | 14 % |
Macro split: 43 % carb · 43 % fat · 14 % protein. Balance your plate with a protein-rich side (Greek yogurt dip or edamame) to boost satiety.
Cost-per-Crunch: Home vs Food-Court
Source | Price / Stick | Calories | ¢ per Calorie |
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Costco frozen box | $1.35 | 290 | 0.47 ¢ |
Two Hands “Spicy Dog” | $6.99 | 370 | 1.89 ¢ |
Mall food-court corn dog | $4.99 | 330 | 1.51 ¢ |
The frozen Costco version delivers 3–4× more calories per penny—ideal for feeding teens or game-day crowds without blowing the budget.
4 Easy Upgrades (Add 30 seconds)
- Gochujang Ketchup: 1 Tbsp ketchup + 1 tsp gochujang = sweet-heat umami, +15 cal.
- Italian-Street Style: Grate Parmesan + sprinkle oregano post-bake, +10 cal.
- Low-Cal Ranch Dust: Mist with zero-cal butter spray, toss in ranch seasoning—adds flavor, <2 cal.
- Hot Honey Drizzle: 1 tsp hot honey = +20 cal; the sweet kick balances salty cheese.
10-Minute Meal-Prep Plan
Batch-cook 6 sticks on Sunday night (air-fried). Cool, then refrigerate in a glass container. Re-crisp 3–4 minutes at 190 °C before serving all week—perfect for lunchboxes or late-night study snacks. Quality holds 4 days refrigerated.
Air Fryer vs Microwave vs Deep Fry
Method | Cook Time | Calories / Stick | Crisp Factor* |
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Air Fry | 8–9 min | 290 | ★★★★★ |
Convection Oven | 10–11 min | 290 | ★★★★☆ |
Microwave | 90 sec | 290 | ★☆☆☆☆ (soggy) |
Deep Fry | 3–4 min | +80 cal* | ★★★★★ |
Troubleshooting & Pro Tips
Cheese leaks? Lower temp to 180 °C and extend cook 1 min. Uneven browning? Flip halfway and avoid overcrowding. Potato cubes falling off? Spray with oil to help adhesion.
FAQ — Costco Korean Corn Dogs
Are these gluten-free?
No. Batter contains wheat and barley. Gluten-free seekers can sub with MyKoreanKitchen’s GF batter recipe.
Can I cook from thawed?
Yes—reduce air-fry time to 6 minutes. Texture stays crisp.
What dipping sauce has the fewest calories?
Yellow mustard—≈9 kcal/Tbsp—adds tang with practically zero fat.
Is there a vegetarian version?
Yes—these Costco sticks are mozzarella-only, no meat, making them lacto-ovo vegetarian.