Enjoy your favorite Fair Food without leaving home by whipping up these tasty recipes for everything from funnel cakes to corn dogs!

All summer we’ve been sharing some of the most popular foods found at fairs, carnivals, theme parks, and food trucks. It’s time to put them all in one place so they are easy to find so that you can make them any time of the year.
From the sweet treats like churros, donut sticks, and deep fried Oreos to the savory options such as cheese curds, jalapeno poppers, and Indian tacos, we all have our favorite fair food that we look forward to getting each summer. So why not surprise your family and friends by making some fried pickles or corn fritters to share the next time you get together!
Corn Dogs Recipe
With this Corn Dogs recipe, you can make your favorite fair food at home! Hot dogs are hand dipped in a sweet, honey flavored batter and fried until golden.
Fried Cheese Curds Recipe
This Fried Cheese Curds recipe was so easy to make. These deep fried white cheddar cheese curds are the BEST appetizer and are a perfect game day recipe.
Funnel Cake Recipe
Make this easy Funnel Cake Recipe and surprise your family with fair food at home! Just add your favorite toppings to these sweet, crispy funnel cakes.
Fried Pickles
This deep Fried Pickles recipe is a fun way to eat fair food at home! Serve the crispy fried pickles on a stick as an appetizer with dipping sauce.
Snow Cone Syrup
Homemade Snow Cone Syrup can be made in a rainbow of colors and the sky is the limit for flavor options! Use it on snow cones, shave ice, snoballs, or in beverages.
Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe
Easy Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe that is perfect for an after school snack, party appetizer and game day. Super simple to make with string cheese!
Corn In A Cup
This Corn In A Cup from the Iowa State Fair is a flavorful way to enjoy the taste of fresh sweet corn with a Mexican flair.
Elephant Ears Recipe
Deep fried, crispy Elephant Ears topped with cinnamon sugar give you a taste of the fair at home and the no yeast fry bread recipe is super easy to make.
Baked Apple Tornado Recipe
Stir up a little fun the fall with this Baked Apple Tornado recipe! This spiral apple drizzled with caramel is a delicious twist on the classic baked apple.
Fried Ice Cream
Fried Ice Cream has a warm, crunchy shell with cold vanilla ice cream inside. Yes, it really is deep fried and served with cinnamon chips.
Strawberry Nachos with Cinnamon Chips
This easy Strawberry Nachos recipe with crispy cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, whipped cream, and juicy strawberries is the most delicious summer dessert!
Mexican Street Corn
Mouthwatering Mexican Street Corn slathered with spicy mayo, sprinkled with cotija cheese and cilantro and drizzle with lime juice.
Fry Bread
This fry bread recipe is made with only three ingredients and can be used to make everything from a sweet treat to a savory dinner.
Apple Cider Doughnuts
Apple Cider Doughnuts are fried cake donuts that are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with apple flavor!
Garlic Herb Chicken Kabobs
Grilled Garlic Herb Chicken Kabobs with bell peppers, onions, and zucchini are so colorful and full of flavor! You get your whole meal on a stick!
Fried Oreos
Golden, Deep Fried Oreos are so easy to make at home! These sweet treats are fair food at it's finest and your family will love them.
Walking Taco
This Walking Taco recipe for a convenient meal on the go without the need for a plate! Taco In A Bag is a popular choice for camping, parties, and picnics.
Two Ingredient Dough Soft Pretzels
Two Ingredient Dough Soft Pretzels are SUPER EASY to make. No yeast and no waiting for the dough to rise. Just mix the dough, form the pretzels, dip in baking soda water and bake!
Cream Puffs
Cream Puffs are the most popular item at the Wisconsin State Fair! You'll love this basic, four ingredient dough recipe for soft, puffy shells ready to be filled with whipped cream or any of your favorite fillings!
Indian Tacos
Indian Tacos, also know as Navajo tacos, are a Native American taco made on tender, crispy fry bread topped with taco meat, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes.
Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Kettle Corn Recipe
This homemade brown sugar cinnamon kettle corn is an easy kettle corn recipe. The sweet, salty, crunchy combination is delicious!
Corn Fritter Recipe
This Corn Fritter recipe makes tender little fried balls of dough with bits of sweet corn inside. Serve them warm with maple syrup and honey drizzled on top.
Mini Corn Dogs
These kid-approved Mini Corn Dogs are hand dipped in a sweet, honey flavored cornmeal batter and deep fried until golden and crispy.
Donut Sticks
Flaky, buttery Donut Sticks are SUPER easy to make. These deep fried cinnamon sugar coated doughnut sticks are totally dunkable!
Cheese On A Stick
This irresistible Cheese On A Stick recipe make gooey, melted cheese coated in a sweet, honey flavored cornmeal batter that is fried to golden perfection.
Snow Cones
Eating a Snow Cone brings me right back to my childhood. Snocones are a classic summer treat that is easy to make at home!
Jalapenos Popper Recipe
Ultimate Jalapenos Popper recipe for a party appetizer that everyone loves! Crispy on the outside with melted cheese and bacon on the inside.
Two Ingredient Dough Pretzel Bites
Two Ingredient Dough Pretzel Bites are SUPER EASY to make with no yeast and no waiting for the dough to rise. Just mix the dough, cut nuggets, dip in baking soda water and bake!
Nachos Recipe
Make this loaded Nachos recipe to serve at your next party or surprise your family with sheet pan nachos dinner with all of their favorite toppings!
Deep Fried Pizza
Deep Fried Pizza has the most fantastic crust that is buttery and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Add your favorite toppings and bake.
Churros Recipe
Deep fried Churros recipe that is soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and coated in cinnamon sugar just like at a fair or theme park!
Shave Ice and Snoball Recipes
Fluffy Shave Ice drizzled with flavored syrup is the best way to cool off on a hot summer day! Top your snoball with gummies, sprinkles, or whipped cream.
Dill Pickle Pizza
Dill Pickle Pizza is a popular choice at the Minnesota State Fair! It has a uniquely delicious flavor combination of with ranch sauce, mozzarella cheese, and dill pickles.
Fair Food Tools
Ready to start making fair food? There are a few tools that we recommend getting to make some of these recipes easier to prepare. We decided to purchase a deep fryer to use when making fair food. It is easier than using a large pot on the stovetop and so far we’ve loved the results. The one we chose can hold 8 cups of food and up to 12 cups of oil. You can find our exact deep fryer here. We recommend using peanut oil for frying when possible because it has a high smoke point and a mellow flavor.
Another great tool for making fair food is an ice shaver. This powerful, electric ice shaver has dual blades that quickly turn ice cubes into fluffy snow. It is perfect for making shave ice, snow cones, and snoballs! We’ve already used our ice shaver so much this summer. And our daughters even brought it to a get-together at a friend’s house. Everyone there got to make their own shave ice.
For a more authentic vibe, there are lots of paper products available online. We used these checkered food trays for our corn dogs along with wooden skewers. For the snow cone syrups, these squeeze bottles worked great. And colorful deli basket liners add a pop of color to any food tray or plate.
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