And if you’re craving a corn dog, you’re going to want to keep reading.

The exact origins of this cornmeal-battered dog are a mystery, according to most reports.

What makes a corndog so good is the subtle sweet outside with the smoky hot dog interior.

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Plus, it stays super hotand who doesn’t love a treat that comes on a stick.?

Still, while many national chains do not offer corn dogs (Sonic is the only major exception).

The chain has over 3,500 locations across 47 states.

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Thecorn dog at Sonicis a perfect example of the meaty treat.

A simple hot dog is wrapped in slightly sweet corn meal batter and deep fried.

The chain also carries several hot dogs with different toppings.

culver’s corn dog

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Of course, you’ve got the option to always get your favorite toppings too.

Culver’scorn dogsare made from pork franks and double-coated in a sweet honey cornmeal batter and then deep-fried.

Like Culver’s, this corn dog is double-dipped in sweet honey batter and deep-fried.

wienerschnitzel corn-dogs

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The Mini Corn Dogs are made with miniature franks that are dipped in the same sweetened batter and fried.

The chain also serves burgers, desserts, and various breakfast items.

For the cheese on a stick, you could choose from American, Pepper Jack, or Mozzarella Cheese.

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Hot Dog on a Stick / Facebook

It has traditional corn dogs for less than $3.

This spot has quite a history, having just celebrated its 100th year in business.

The chain is known for its unique franks cooked on a cast iron pan over hot coals.

jci grill corn dog and french fries

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The chain also carriescorn dogsif you’re looking for an easy-to-eat frank on a stick.

The chain serves up local favesSahlen’sfranks andMineo & Sapiosausages.

There are15 locationsto choose from across the country, with the most in Atlanta.

ted’s hot dogs corn dog

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the original hot dog factory corn dogs

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