The Corny Beast is a jumbo hot dog wrapped in cornbread batter and deep-fried, turning it into an oversized, indulgent corndog-style dish. The batter forms a crisp, golden shell around the sausage, adding a slightly sweet, cakey layer to the salty meat. When you bite in, the contrast between the crunch of the exterior and the juicy hot dog inside is pronounced, and the size makes it substantial enough to share or treat as a full meal. Commenters discussing this special note that it captures the spirit of fair food while fitting into Melt’s over-the-top comfort food lineup.[12]