It is a fried food made from a variety of ingredients, although namely wheat flour and corn starch.

[4] It was commonly sold in stationery stores near schools, and was popular as a cheap snack for students.

Flavorings include wasabi, glutinous barley, mugwort,[7] mala,[8] and even ramen soup powder.

[9] Sometimes there can be multiple flavorings on different parts of a single piece of jjondeugi for a varied eating experience.

[10] It can be grilled in an oven, over a yeontan,[11] or even in an air fryer.