Popularized at a 1942 state fair, it's a frankfurter dipped in batter & deep fried
In Australia, 
a hot dog sausage on a stick, deep fried in batter, is known as a... [DOC] [TLE] Before you hit the Ventura County Fair, dig into the tasty history of ... [PAR] Jul 29, 2011 ... Corn dogs are a county-fair staple, but their origins are hazy at best.