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Gird your loins and pack your Pepto?it’s fair-food season. But let’s all agree to suspend judgement and simply marvel at some of the more outrageous, gut-busting food you’ll find at America’s biggest carnivals and state fairs. We’ve rounded up 15 favorites you can make at home so you can bring the fun to your own backyard.
Deep Fried Oreos
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Photo by Pam Ziegler Lutz
Pam Ziegler Lutz
Churros
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Photo by Laura Y
Laura Y
Real Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds
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Not just for Cheeseheads anymore! Enjoy as is, or give your fried cheese curds a Canadian upgrade—pile on the fries and gravy!
Mac and Cheese in a Cheese Waffle Cone
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Photo by Michael J. McGuire
Michael J. McGuire
Deep Fried Candy Bars
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"How much food sin can one make with this recipe? OMG! Was awesome," raves reviewer Melissa Goff.
Elephant Ears
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Obsequies
Fried Ice Cream
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"Delicious!" raves NEAN THE BEAN. "I've tried making fried ice cream so many times, and this recipe has turned out the best! Very simple, just make sure you let it all freeze for a long time—it makes all the difference!"
Corn Dogs
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There's no fair food that's more iconic than a crunchy corn dog on a stick. "I made up this recipe many years ago, because I loved the corn dogs you buy at carnivals but could not find a recipe for them," says SUZZANNA.
Country Fried Floured Bacon
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Fried battered bacon makes any day a carnival! "This is excellent for breakfast, snacks, or upgrade your BLT to a place it has never been before," says MomMom.
Funnel Cakes IV
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These crispy fried confections are the ultimate fair food! "I absolutely loved this! It tasted just like the funnel cakes at the amusement parks," says MELEXAN
Grilled Turkey Legs
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"This is a family favorite," says Amy Landis Wilson. "My picky eaters love amusement park turkey legs and say these taste the same. Total winner in my home!"
Gourmet Caramel Apples
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Photo by Melissa Goff
There's an apple underneath all that sweet, sticky caramel—so that means these are good for you, right? RIGHT?
Hot Beef Sundae
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"We had this at the New York State Fair," says recipe creator Cindi. "When we saw the sign Hot Beef Sundae, we were both curious. Really, it looks just like a hot fudge sundae and when we got home we made our own version."
Deep Fried Dill Pickles
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Battered then fried, these delicious dill pickles are fair food at its finest. Says MARBALET, "This recipe also works well with other pickled vegetables, like pickled peppers."
Deep Fried Jalapeno Slices
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Jeannie Lemoine Palermo says, "Addictively delicious describes these perfectly!! I did change one thing in the recipe I used 1/2 cup yellow corn meal & 1/2 cup flour in place of 1 cup flour. They don't last long so be sure to cook plenty!! We used ranch dressing for dipping."
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