10-Minute Recipe for Costco’s Korean Corn Dogs

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
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

  1. Preheat air fryer to 190 °C / 375 °F for 2 minutes.
  2. Lightly spray the frozen corn dogs with oil (optional for extra blistered crust).
  3. Air-fry single layer 8 minutes; flip at 4 min. For extra crunch, add 1 more minute.
  4. Rest 60 seconds—lets cheese set and prevents tongue lava.
  5. 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

  1. Set oven to 220 °C / 425 °F with convection.
  2. Place sticks on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  3. Bake 10–11 minutes; broil last 60 sec for golden potato edges.

Nutrition Facts vs Daily Goals

Nutrient Per Stick % DV*
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 %
*Based on 2,000-calorie diet. Data from Pulmuone label

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
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 ¢
Two Hands price from MOA menu

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*
Air Fry 8–9 min 290 ★★★★★
Convection Oven 10–11 min 290 ★★★★☆
Microwave 90 sec 290 ★☆☆☆☆ (soggy)
Deep Fry 3–4 min +80 cal* ★★★★★
*Extra 80 cal from oil absorption.

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.

Wrap-Up: Crunch in a Flash

Costco’s Korean-Style Corn Dogs prove you don’t need a food truck—or a deep fryer—to enjoy K-street-food magic. Ten minutes, one air fryer, and a couple of budget-friendly hacks deliver the same cheese-pull joy for under $1.50 per serving. Have your own topping twist? Share it in the comments and join our Friday newsletter for more 10-minute Costco copycat recipes!

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