State Fair Favorites

Could there be anything more Minnesotan than our famous State Fair? As we return to the Midway, we're celebrating the return of fair food! These deep-fried delicacies are always top choices for fairgoers, but you can make them at home, too.

A large, deep pot and just a few inches of oil is a safer frying technique that also keeps splatters to a minimum and reduces the total amount of oil you'll need for these recipes. A thermometer is essential to success. Oil that's too hot is likely to burn your food; too cool and food will be greasy. Most foods cook in just a few minutes. The crispiest french fries require a two-step fry but can be cooked in either oil or an air fryer.

Whether or not you serve your homemade fair faves on a stick is up to you!