corndogs

Fair food sticks

A corndog is a hot dog on a stick, coated in cornmeal batter and deep-fried.

It's quintessential American fair food, sold at carnivals, amusement parks, and state fairs: We got corndogs and funnel cake at the county fair.

Also spelled as two words: corn dog.

fried

batter

Uncooked cake mixture

breading · oil · sizzle · hotdog · stick · coating · crunch · skillet · fryer · tongs

fairground

carnival

Traveling amusement attraction

booth · rides · games · prizes · tickets · stick · mustard · ketchup · summer · festival

comfort

nostalgia

Longing for the past

satisfying · familiar · cozy · treat · lunchbox · afterschool · microwave · frozen · ketchup · mustard

indulgent

treat

Something pleasantly special

splurge · savory · hearty · delicious · snack · junkfood · greasy · rich · fried · decadent

snack

bitesize

Eaten in one gulp

handheld · stick · dippable · gameday · portable · picnic · sharable · frozen · reheatable

Opposites
food preparation/health

corndogssteamed vegetables

Produce cooked by vapor

sashimi · crudités · green smoothie · kale · whole foods

culinary sophistication

corndogshaute cuisine

Elevated culinary artistry

filet mignon · foie gras · beef Wellington · lobster thermidor · caviar

food preparation method

corndogsbratwurst

German minced-pork sausage

sausages

Family

corndog

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G