Twinkie Dogs!

I was just looking at the nutritional value of foods you commonly eat at a fair or carnival. Of course I started with the usual  Funnel Cake, Deep Fried Oreos, Deep Fried Twinkies, Deep Fried Snickers, Gyros,  Hot Sausage Sandwiches, French Fries.  I had planned on sharing all of that info but I stumbled across a new fair favorite that has left me speechless.  The Twinkie Dog! Yes, you read that correctly. I thought it would be some clever desert with twinkie bun and banana as a hot dog similar to the banana dogs that they make on the Disney Channel but I was ever so wrong.

This Fair Favorite is actually exactly as its name states a hot dog that uses a twinkie as a bun.  Then it is deep fried. As I continued to research, I learned that often the hot dog is wrapped in Bacon, sometimes cheese whiz is added, or sometimes it is rolled in onions and peppers and then deep fried a second time.  For those a little more interested in health, there is also a version that uses a “veggie dog”. I’m just not quite sure I see a point in trying to offer a “healthier” option.


I didn’t calculate the calories and fat due to the many variations of this “food”. I did exam the ingredient list and found that this combination will definitely exceed your daily limit for chemicals and preservatives in less than 1 bite.

I am not sure if they will be offering this food at the fair in my hometown.  I’m guessing if they do, it will be a hit. I for one will not be eating one and I would recommend you make another choice or make sure you consult your doctor to have your blood pressure and cholesterol medication adjusted.

If you do try a Twinkie Dog or have tried one...Please let me know!