Add 12 cups of water to a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 8 eggs to the water and boil for 12 minutes.
Transfer hard boiled eggs to a bowl of ice water and let sit for 15 minutes before peeling.
Heat oil in deep fryer or heavy skillet to 375°F.
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, pepper and baking powder. Stir in the remaining egg and the milk.
One by one place the hard boiled eggs on a corn dog stick or chopstick and drop them into the oil.
Fry hard boiled eggs for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve with ketchup, mustard or your preferred dipping sauce.