Kids Corn Dog
The Kids Corn Dog features a juicy chicken hot dog coated in a thick, honey-sweetened cornmeal batter and fried until golden-brown and crispy. As a standard Kids’ Meal, it is served as a single corn dog and typically includes a “Sidekick” (choice of side) and a beverage.
Price
- Overall Price: Approximately $7.29 – $8.59 (varies by location).
- Note: This price includes the entree, one side, and a drink.
Calories
- Corn Dog Only: 180 – 200 kcal
- Overall Meal:250 – 600+ kcal (depending on the side and drink chosen).
- Example: Pairing with Applesauce and Milk is roughly 350 kcal, while pairing with French Fries and a Soda can exceed 600 kcal.
Ingredients
While Applebee’s uses a proprietary pre-made chicken corn dog, the primary components are:
- The Frankfurter: Mechanically separated chicken, water, salt, and seasonings (sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite).
- The Batter: Water, enriched wheat flour, yellow corn meal, sugar, and leavening agents.
- Frying Medium: Highly refined soybean oil.
Nutrition
The following values are for the corn dog alone (one serving):
| Metric | Value |
| Total Fat | 10g – 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g – 3g |
| Sodium | 580mg – 600mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 19g – 21g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Total Sugars | 5g – 6g |
| Protein | 7g |
Allergens
According to Applebee’s official allergen guide, the Kids Corn Dog contains:
- Wheat (in the cornmeal batter)
- Gluten
- Soy (often present in the batter or the oil)
- Egg/Milk: May contain traces depending on the specific supplier’s facility.
