Many memories are made, but the food that you tried is what sticks in your mind year-round. The Minnesota State Fair—one of the biggest in the United States—averages more than 2 million guests annually and a ton of food is consumed over the span of 300 concession stands. Each year, new concoctions and deep-fried foods show up. There are the tried-and-true foods-on-a-stick, delicious twists on fan favorites, cultural dishes, decadent over-the-top desserts and maybe, just maybe a healthy bite here and there. Some foods you’ll see year after year at your local fair and others will be just plain unique, weird or uncommon, but fun to try!
Most Popular State Fair Foods
Here’s a list of 10 of the most popular state fair foods you’ll encounter around the US: And, you can keep the fun going by making your state fair food favorites at home! Whether it’s a sweet dessert, a savory dish or a fun appetizer, these state fair recipes can be made in your own kitchen and enjoyed in your own backyard. Fair recipes can also be taken to your next potluck as a fun way to do a small-scale, more intimate fair. While we will always have a love of fairs, sometimes avoiding the lines, crowds and humid temps just for the food isn’t worth it. Instead, have groceries delivered to your door, prepare a few simple recipes in the comfort of your kitchen and enjoy the first bite of just-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies, Navajo Tacos or food in a cup, without anyone bumping into you or asking you to share! Up next, 20 delicious barbecue recipes Get the recipe here: Cornell Barbecue Chicken Get the recipe here: Wisconsin Sweet Corn Get the recipe here: State Fair Scones & Raspberry Jam Get the recipe here: Poutine Get the recipe here: State Fair Cheese Curds Get the recipe here: MN State Fair Fried Baked Pickles Get the recipe here: Homemade Lemonade Shakeups Get the recipe here: Grilled Sausage Peppers and Onions On The Grill Get the recipe here: Cotton Candy Dessert Shots Get the recipe here: Cinnamon Sugar Mini Donuts Get the recipe here: Cucumber Jalapeno Limeade Get the recipe here: Fried Candy Corn Get the recipe here: Funnel Cake Get the recipe here: Corn In A Cup Get the recipe here: Corn Fritters With Maple Butter Get the recipe here: Corn Dogs Get the recipe here: BBQ Bison Phyllo Bites Get the recipe here: Blue Ribbon Fudge Get the recipe here: Caramel Corn Get the recipe here: Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies Get the recipe here: Air Fryer State Fair Style Fried Oreos Get the recipe here: Hot Beef Sundae Get the recipe here: State Fair Chocolate Strawberry Waffle Pops Get the recipe here: Pressure Cooker State Fair Turkey Leg Get the recipe here: Ahi Tuna Tacos Get the recipe here: Spicy Chocolate Covered Bacon Get the recipe here: Gluten Free Funnel Cake Get the recipe here: Cookie Dough Egg Rolls Get the recipe here: New Orleans Pecan Pralines