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Summer is here, which means the fair is coming to town! But, after the fair has come and gone, you can still make all of your favorite carnival goodies at home. And you can make them a bit healthier thanks to your air fryer. We've rounded up 22 fair food staples?from funnel cakes and fried Oreos to corndogs and mac and cheese balls that are air fryer-friendly.
Skinny Air Fryer Funnel Cakes
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Yoly
Air Fryer Corn Dogs
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Soup Loving Nicole
Air-Fried Mozzarella Cheese Bites with Spicy Marinara Sauce
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DotDash Meredith Photo Studios
Stuffed Air Fryer Potatoes
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Leave the skins on these air-fried potatoes so they'll turn out nice and crispy. Then you can add everything you like to them, like cheese, bacon, and sour cream, chili, or whatever your fair-food loving heart desires.
Air Fryer Corn on The Cob
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Soup Loving Nicole
Easy Air Fryer Apple Pies
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Use your air fryer to make these bite-size fried apple pies. "This was a very simple and sweet treat. I added more cinnamon and nutmeg to the apple filling for taste. I will be making these again, but will cut and use real apples instead of the can filling for a better taste," says home cook Sammi.
Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls
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Fair-food vendors figured out how to fry mac & cheese, and a new gut-busting favorite was born. Now, you can enjoy them (without the extra deep-fried calories) thanks to your air fryer. "These were very easy to make and very good! Next time, though, I will use Velveeta cheese because it melts much better than shredded cheese," says reviewer Jenny Deck.
Air Fryer Oreos
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Yoly
Air Fryer Hush Puppies
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Air-fry up a batch of these bites and imagine walking down the midway, taking in the sights and sounds of the fair, and munching on hush puppies.
Air Fryer Apple Cider Donut Bites
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If breakfast fair foods are your favorite, then you have to make apple cider donuts in your air fryer. They'll be nice and crispy and ready to eat in no time at all.
Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes
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Have you ever made this Southern fair food in an air fryer? If not, you're missing out! "This is the first recipe I tried in my new Breville oven/air fryer. Fantastic! Everyone loved them. I'm making them again today," says reviewer Juan El Concinero.
Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
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If you love getting sweet potato fries at the fair, try making a healthier version in your air fryer. Trust us, they are so tasty. "Delish! I dusted mine with cinnamon sugar. SO GOOD," says home cook Donna Rose Dutchess.
Air Fryer Tater Tots
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Forget about heating up your oven, you just need to toss these tots in your air fryer and they'll be ready in no time. Plus, they'll be extra crispy and amazing no matter what dipping sauce you use. "Super easy. Tots were crispy and we topped them with Tillamook Cheddar cheese at the end," says reviewer Stephanie Traver Gaida.
Air-Fried Jalapeno Poppers
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Once you try jalapen?o poppers cooked in an air fryer, you won't go back. And you won't have to stand in a long, hot line at the fair to get your hands on them!
Air Fryer Fried Pickles
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This crispy and satisfying snack is so easy to make thanks to pre-sliced pickle chips. Serve with tangy-spicy sriracha mayo for dipping.
Air Fryer Portobello Pizzas for Two
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You've got to have pizza at the fair, right? These air fryer portobello pizzas offer a healthier (and low-carb) approach, and you'll be surprised by how tasty they are. "Easy and delicious. Reheats well for lunch as well," says home cook Beth.
Air Fryer Apple Fritters
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Warm and crispy apple fritters taste just as good in the air fryer, but with less grease. Drizzle with a caramel cinnamon glaze for an extra fair-food flair.
Air Fryer Churros
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A delicious cinnamon-sugar churro with less guilt? Sign us up. "I made no changes and would definitely make these again," says reviewer Anthony Di Benedetto.
Air Fryer Sugared Pecans
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Do you love walking around the fair with a bag of candied pecans? This five-ingredient recipe couldn't be easier to make and they'll be ready in no time.
Air-Fried Onion Rings
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Breaded and crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings are a healthier alternative to deep-fried ones. These are the perfect snack when you're craving fair food served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Air Fryer Beignets
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Delicious doughy beignets sprinkled with confectioners' sugar are made in less time and with fewer calories in the air fryer. "They came out moist on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and a medium sweet flavor. We liked them," says home cook Kate.
Crunchy Air-Fried Jalapeno Slices
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These air-fried jalapen?o slices are crunchier than deep-fried jalapen?os and will satisfy your craving for something spicy. Serve with ranch for dipping.
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