State fair food

A recipe roundup of 100+ fair foods you can make at home.

For many people, the best part of a carnival is all the delicious food! Ever wondered how you can recreate some of your favorite state fair foods at home? From crispy onion rings and chicken tenders to decadently sweet desserts like cream puffs and fried s’mores, you’ll be instantly transported to the fair without having to leave your kitchen. Step right up to the ultimate roundup of Carnival Food Ideas!

Explore the best Fair Foods recipes, such as funnel cakes, deep-fried twinkies, and deep-fried Oreos.

Yes, we were just as confused as you were when we first heard about it. "Deep-fried lemonade?! What?! How?!" Wild Bill's Curly Fries added this item to their menu three years ago, which consists of three lemon cakes ("Made with real lemonade, not that powder stuff," says owner Michael Lis.), batter-dipped and deep-fried, then dusted with powdered sugar and lemon frosting. The pièce de résistance? A pipette of lemon juice, which lets you add as much mouth-puckering tart flavor as you see fit.

Bring the fairgrounds to your own backyard.

A variety of carnival food recipes that you can make easily at home. From corn dogs to fried ice cream, make your favorite carnival food with these easy recipes.

Did we mention your favourite fair food?

Between the fried food, messy mains, and tasty snacks, these carnival food ideas are too good to wait for the fair. Luckily, they're easy to make at home!

From fried foods to greasy goodies, here are the best fair foods in every state !

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