Often the best part of hitting the local festival scene is the food. You know what we're talking about: the stuff that you can smell deep-frying from the next town over? Well, what if you could make some of that far-out fare right in your very own kitchen? Guess what? Now you can!
If you want to skip the crowds and the expense without sacrificing some of those outrageous combos and flavors, look no further. We found recipes from some super-skilled bloggers who deserve blue ribbons for these yummy creations.
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Panko Fried Pickle Chips
Some say you haven't really lived until you've tried fried pickles. Fortunately, Teri Lynn and Jenny, the cooks at Spoon Fork Bacon, shared their recipe for these delicious DIY Panko Fried Pickle Chips, so now you too can LIVE, really LIVE!
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Sweet & Salty Bourbon-Cinnamon-Pecan Caramel Apples
Talk about taking a festival staple to new heights! This Sweet & Salty Bourbon-Cinnamon-Pecan Caramel Apple, from Tieghan of Half-Baked Harvest, is a mouthful — literally and figuratively. But making them is easier than you'd think, she says, as long as you have a candy thermometer!
Funnel Cake Burger
Prepare to fall in love over the pairing of these two amazing foods. Are you ready? May we present the Funnel Cake Burger. MMMM. Josh at Culinary Bro-Down serves it with a strawberry-rhubarb ketchup and recommends topping it with bacon and arugula. Are you drooling yet? We are!
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Pie Sticks
Plenty of fairs include pie-eating contests. You'll be able to polish these off in no time! Teri Lyn and Jenny at Spoon Fork Bacon came up with these Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie Sticks. Now, we know it's always fun to eat anything when it looks like a pop, but these are particularly cute, aren't they?
Deep Fried Pizza Balls
Jen at Kirbie's Cravings stuffs her Deep Fried Pizza Balls with mozzarella and pepperoni, but feel free to have some fun with her super-easy recipe and fill these yummy bites with anything you like. (Green peppers, olives, onions, pineapple … hey, why not?!)
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Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Dogs
Jonathan of The Candid Appetite unabashedly says, "Corn dogs are heaven." But in case you needed additional incentive to make them, he's piled on some extra tempting ingredients to create his signature Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Dogs. On his website, the cook offers tips to ensure your coating is every bit as perfect as you'd find at your county fair!
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Fried Oreos
You've probably heard of these, but if you haven't tried 'em yet, here's your chance! We're talking about Deep Fried Oreos. Jennifer of Kirbie's Cravings shares this recipe, which she says is remarkably easy.
Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts
Who can resist candied nuts at any street fair? Chungah of Damned Delicious says these Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts are so easy to make and serve as a great gift — especially placed in a cute mason jar with a ribbon.
Chocolate Covered Bacon
Wow! Talk about worlds colliding! Who wouldn't love to give this Chocolate Covered Bacon a try? Jennifer at Kirbie's Cravings was first introduced to it at a fair and worked to improve on what she sampled. Her recipe calls for precooked bacon, making for less mess in the kitchen. Yay!
Funnel Cake
No fair food round-up would be complete without a DIY Funnel Cake recipe! Let's face it: It's perfect in its simplicity. Mellisa of Mom Luck shared her secret to making a delicious treat. Even better news: You probably already have all the ingredients you need.
