We're thinking of a food that's synonymous with fairs and carnivals. It's the one that feels wildly American, but borrows inspiration from other cuisines (in true American fashion). Our last hint is ...

Ah, corn dogs — one of the great joys of life. While there's nothing like that hot dog on a stick, coated in sweet cornbread and deep-fried at the fair, we can also get a frozen version to bake at ...