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Pronto Pup

Depending on how you define a corn dog, the Original Pronto Pup is one of America’s first, although a corn dog and a Pronto Pup are not exactly the same thing. They’re both sausages or hot dogs on a stick, dunked in a batter with cornmeal and fried. But purists are quick to note that a Pronto Pup is not overtly sweet like Springfield Illinois corn dogs, the kind diners can find at state or county fairs across the country. The Pronto Pup batter — which includes a blend of cornmeal, wheat flour, and rice flour — is intentionally quite savory; for comparison, a beef corn dog from Hot Dog on a Stick contains 6 grams of sugar, while a Pronto Pup contains around 3 grams. They have less cornmeal in their batter than some other varieties, which keeps the exterior extremely airy and crisp.

The Pronto Pup was invented in Rockaway Beach, Oregon in the late 1930s by George and Versa Boyington. The Pronto Pup is a hot dog on a stick that's deep-fried after being coated in batter

https://pdx.eater.com/24200173/oregon-pronto-pup-history-corn-dog-minnesota-state-fair

Tater Tots

Tater tots are small, deep-fried cylinders of grated potato that are often served as a snack or side dish. The name "tater tot" is a registered trademark of Ore-Ida, but is often used as a generic term.

Invented in 1953 by two brothers in Ontario, Oregon



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tater_tots