# French Fry Corn Dogs This Unusual Fried Corn Dog is Made with a French Fry Coating By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-corn-dog References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/10/28/koreas-kogo-is-the-ultimate-french-fry-encrusted-corn-dog/) & [yukawanet](http://www.yukawanet.com/archives/4766231.html) This unique fried corn dog is known as the Kogo or [Potato Dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-2) in Japan, since it's made with a [hot dog inside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totdogs) that's been coated in strips of fried potato. Since both of these foods pair nicely with ketchup, it's a great combination and one that's super easy to eat, since it's contained on a stick. It's no wonder that these snacks are becoming increasingly popular as street meat eats. Since there are a number of ways that potato can be chopped up and fried, there are tons of variations that the Potato Dog comes in. Some of the time, Kogo sticks come with a [french fry coating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifis-fry-co), or potatoes that look more like hashbrown bits—either way, this has got to be a tasty treat to grab on the street. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fried Potato Coatings:** Exploring different coatings for fried potatoes presents opportunities for unique and tasty snacks. - **Portable Street Eats:** Creating convenient and easy-to-eat street food options opens up new markets and potential for innovation. - **Gourmet Hot Dogs:** Elevating the traditional hot dog by experimenting with different ingredients and coatings provides opportunities for premium and unique dining experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new techniques and coatings for fried potatoes to create innovative snacks and street food. - **Street Food:** The street food industry can capitalize on the demand for portable and easy-to-eat snacks by offering unique options like fried corn dogs with french fry coatings. - **Fast Casual Dining:** Fast casual restaurants can attract customers seeking gourmet hot dogs with unique ingredients and coatings, such as the fried corn dog with a potato coating. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-sausage.md) - [Crispy Food-to-Go Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-dogs.md) - [Potato-Packed Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-pops.md) - [Japanese-Style Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-style-hotdogs.md) - [Ranch-Drizzled Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotnranch-corn-dog.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectly-pickled-pups.md) - [Grocer-Stocked Frozen Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wienerschnitzel-1.md) - [Deep-Fried Cheese Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footlong-mozza-dog.md) - [Customizable Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-bags.md)