Get the oil heating in a large pot over medium high heat. You want it to hit 350F. In a large bowl, whisk together the corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Then whisk in the buttermilk, egg and butter until it's all combined. Pour the batter into a tall, narrow drinking glass and set it aside.
Make sure to dry the hot dogs very well. Insert a popsicle stick about 2/3 of the way into each. Once the oil is ready, insert a hot dog into the batter in the cup and twirl it around. Then slowly lift it out and very carefully, place it into the grease.
You can fry 2 at a time. Use tongs to gently rotate them while they're frying. Fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Then set the finished corn dog onto a towel lined plate before serving.
