25 DIY State Fair Recipes to Try

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This timeless festival staple preps faster than standing in line at the concession stand. With just five ingredients, you can recreate that addictive, cheese-filled flavor we all crave at the state fair.

This timeless festival staple preps faster than standing in line at the concession stand. With just five ingredients, you can recreate that addictive, cheese-filled flavor we all crave at the state fair.

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If corn on the cob is your go-to at the state fair, this delicious take on Mexican street corn is a must-try. Sprinkled with cheese and seasoning mix, you’ll want to make this tasty side all-season long.

If corn on the cob is your go-to at the state fair, this delicious take on Mexican street corn is a must-try. Sprinkled with cheese and seasoning mix, you’ll want to make this tasty side all-season long.

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Corn dogs have been a classic fair food for years, but this double bacon twist goes above and beyond the traditional food on a stick. With just 10 minutes of prep time, these corn dogs pack a savory flavor that will have you reaching for more!

Corn dogs have been a classic fair food for years, but this double bacon twist goes above and beyond the traditional food on a stick. With just 10 minutes of prep time, these corn dogs pack a savory flavor that will have you reaching for more!

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This non-traditional meatball sub screams “state fair” and is super easy to make and serve. Pillsbury fan kimskitchenkreations said these skewers are “a fun twist on a familiar favorite. Great way to change up dinner or to serve to a crowd.”

This non-traditional meatball sub screams “state fair” and is super easy to make and serve. Pillsbury fan kimskitchenkreations said these skewers are “a fun twist on a familiar favorite. Great way to change up dinner or to serve to a crowd.”

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When it comes to fair food, everything tastes better when it’s fried! These oven-fried zucchini tots have all the crispy flavor of traditionally fried foods, with none of the fuss. With only 10 minutes of prep time, these bite-sized concoctions are the perfect way to get your fried food fix with no fryer involved!

When it comes to fair food, everything tastes better when it’s fried! These oven-fried zucchini tots have all the crispy flavor of traditionally fried foods, with none of the fuss. With only 10 minutes of prep time, these bite-sized concoctions are the perfect way to get your fried food fix with no fryer involved!

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Forget foot-long hot dogs, these classic crescent dogs are stealing the show this year. Bonus: You can have these kitchen-tested, stress-free creations on the table in 25 minutes.

Forget foot-long hot dogs, these classic crescent dogs are stealing the show this year. Bonus: You can have these kitchen-tested, stress-free creations on the table in 25 minutes.

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These cheesy fries will bring you right back to the hustle and bustle that encompasses the state fair. Plus, they come together in a packet of foil, making cleanup easier than ever (double win!).

These cheesy fries will bring you right back to the hustle and bustle that encompasses the state fair. Plus, they come together in a packet of foil, making cleanup easier than ever (double win!).

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If you’ve thought about attending the state fair solely for the rich and flavorful turkey legs, you aren’t the only one. These deep-fried turkey legs make it easy to enjoy this fan-favorite dish at home.

If you’ve thought about attending the state fair solely for the rich and flavorful turkey legs, you aren’t the only one. These deep-fried turkey legs make it easy to enjoy this fan-favorite dish at home.

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These bite-sized cheeseburgers taste just as good as any burger at the fair but are so much easier to eat (and can be served to a crowd)! Get the whole family together for a fun meal that brings everyone to the table.

These bite-sized cheeseburgers taste just as good as any burger at the fair but are so much easier to eat (and can be served to a crowd)! Get the whole family together for a fun meal that brings everyone to the table.

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What do you do when you can’t decide which classic fair food you like best? Take two of your favorites and make them into one brilliant combination! These nacho-inspired crescent dogs have the best of both worlds, and they’re so simple to make that the kids can help, too.

What do you do when you can’t decide which classic fair food you like best? Take two of your favorites and make them into one brilliant combination! These nacho-inspired crescent dogs have the best of both worlds, and they’re so simple to make that the kids can help, too.

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Sometimes the best fair food is smothered in barbecue sauce and falls off the bone. These slow-cooker ribs come together with little effort, and you can eat them in the comfort of your own home.

Sometimes the best fair food is smothered in barbecue sauce and falls off the bone. These slow-cooker ribs come together with little effort, and you can eat them in the comfort of your own home.

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Loaded with corn, chicken and lots of cheese, these nachos rise above and beyond anything you’d get at the concession stand. Make it your own with whatever fresh toppings you enjoy!

Loaded with corn, chicken and lots of cheese, these nachos rise above and beyond anything you’d get at the concession stand. Make it your own with whatever fresh toppings you enjoy!

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If fair food is categorized by its over-the-top and ridiculously creative twists on everyday eats, this inventive spin on crescent dogs certainly fits the bill. We took everything there is to love about crescent dogs and created an everything bagel version that tastes just as good as it sounds.

If fair food is categorized by its over-the-top and ridiculously creative twists on everyday eats, this inventive spin on crescent dogs certainly fits the bill. We took everything there is to love about crescent dogs and created an everything bagel version that tastes just as good as it sounds.

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Bring fair-inspired flavors to the table with these adorable mac and cheese bites that kids and adults will love. Loaded with Cheddar cheese and covered with crispy bread crumbs, these snack-sized creations come together effortlessly at home.

Bring fair-inspired flavors to the table with these adorable mac and cheese bites that kids and adults will love. Loaded with Cheddar cheese and covered with crispy bread crumbs, these snack-sized creations come together effortlessly at home.

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When it comes to the state fair, everything tastes better when it’s on a stick. We turned our cinnamon rolls into bite-sized waffles and put them on a wooden skewer for a festival-style treat.

When it comes to the state fair, everything tastes better when it’s on a stick. We turned our cinnamon rolls into bite-sized waffles and put them on a wooden skewer for a festival-style treat.

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The secret to these super-simple doughnuts? Pizza dough! Ready in just 15 minutes, you’ll be surprised how fast these mini treats come together.

The secret to these super-simple doughnuts? Pizza dough! Ready in just 15 minutes, you’ll be surprised how fast these mini treats come together.

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We took all of the hassle out of everyone’s favorite cinnamon-sugar treat for a fuss-free dessert that preps in just 15 minutes! Baked to perfection, these pick-me-ups taste even better than the fried versions.

We took all of the hassle out of everyone’s favorite cinnamon-sugar treat for a fuss-free dessert that preps in just 15 minutes! Baked to perfection, these pick-me-ups taste even better than the fried versions.

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Why buy overpriced ice cream sandwiches at the fair when you can make your own with just five ingredients? Stuffed with your favorite frozen flavors, this hand-held dessert is fun to make and eat!

Why buy overpriced ice cream sandwiches at the fair when you can make your own with just five ingredients? Stuffed with your favorite frozen flavors, this hand-held dessert is fun to make and eat!

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This bizarre fair food is actually super easy to make at home. Plus, you can use all of your favorite candies to make a sweet creation that can’t be found anywhere else!

This bizarre fair food is actually super easy to make at home. Plus, you can use all of your favorite candies to make a sweet creation that can’t be found anywhere else!

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We used pie crust to make miniature versions of an age-old favorite. These nostalgic treats are bringing back memories for many Pillsbury fans. One reviewer said, “I used to love these as a kid. Now I can make them for my grandsons.”

We used pie crust to make miniature versions of an age-old favorite. These nostalgic treats are bringing back memories for many Pillsbury fans. One reviewer said, “I used to love these as a kid. Now I can make them for my grandsons.”

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Similar to signature deep fried Oreos™, these stuffed crescents are simply genius! Fold our flaky crescent dough over an Oreo™ and bake for a super simple treat that everyone will enjoy.

Similar to signature deep fried Oreos™, these stuffed crescents are simply genius! Fold our flaky crescent dough over an Oreo™ and bake for a super simple treat that everyone will enjoy.

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These cheesecake roll-ups are totally over-the-top, and you can make them yourself with just a handful of ingredients! Topped with cinnamon-sugar and loaded with a cream cheese filling, these might be even better than the fried desserts at the fair.

These cheesecake roll-ups are totally over-the-top, and you can make them yourself with just a handful of ingredients! Topped with cinnamon-sugar and loaded with a cream cheese filling, these might be even better than the fried desserts at the fair.

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What’s better than a batch of cinnamon-sugar-sprinkled churros at the fair? Cinnamon-sugar-sprinkled churros that are stuffed with a cream cheese filling, dipped in chocolate and made at home!

What’s better than a batch of cinnamon-sugar-sprinkled churros at the fair? Cinnamon-sugar-sprinkled churros that are stuffed with a cream cheese filling, dipped in chocolate and made at home!

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These homemade apple fritters are proof that fair food isn’t as complicated as it looks. These treats come together in just 30 minutes and the crispy apple filling is too tasty to pass up!

These homemade apple fritters are proof that fair food isn’t as complicated as it looks. These treats come together in just 30 minutes and the crispy apple filling is too tasty to pass up!

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If half the fun of heading to the state fair is for the doughnuts, you can go ahead and skip that line—by making them at home! Our kitchen-tested method results in warm, sugary, scratch-made doughnut holes done in a snap. Just when you thought this news couldn’t get any better, we share not one, not two, but three options for flavorful coatings for these delicious deep-fried bites.

If half the fun of heading to the state fair is for the doughnuts, you can go ahead and skip that line—by making them at home! Our kitchen-tested method results in warm, sugary, scratch-made doughnut holes done in a snap. Just when you thought this news couldn’t get any better, we share not one, not two, but three options for flavorful coatings for these delicious deep-fried bites.