Pick Your Favorite State Fair of Texas Food

Fletcher's Corny Dog VS. Fruteria Cano Fruit in a Cup

It needs no introduction. This staple was first introduced at the State Fair of Texas since 1942. Things would never be the same.
The local fruteria chain is here to give you a reprieve from all the gut-bombs with bright and fresh fruit, just like you’d find at its half dozen locations around North Texas.

4. Texas-Shaped Nachos VS. Corn on the Cob

The famous meal on a stick. This O.G. debuted at the State Fair of Texas in 1942.
Marinated, slow-cooked barbacoa served in cone-shaped tortilla shell with black beans and cilantro lime rice. It is topped with pico de gallo, queso fresco, and homemade salsa verde.

5. Funnel Cake VS. Sausage on a Stick

Warm, fresh baked peanut butter cup cookie with vanilla ice cream. Drizzled with caramel and chocolate, whipped cream, and a cherry.
A dessert made from fresh fruit wedges that are battered, deep fried, and coated in a secret sweet confection. Finished with creamy whipped topping and drizzled with warm caramel sauce.

6. Deep Fried Oreo VS. Chicken Tenders

This new Fair favorite starts with a homemade, light, fluffy, Big Red® -flavored frosting, and served with a savory fried chicken wing resting in the middle of the doughnut.
Thin chocolate cookies crushed into crumbs combined with cream cheese and mini white chocolate chips. Coated in vanilla wafers, corn flakes, cinnamon, and nutmeg and fried to a delicate crunch.

7. Candy Apple VS. Tater Twister

Sticky rice infused with a coconut milk mixture, mangos, and coconut. Battered and deep fried for the perfect crunch. Served with a side of in-house sweet sauce.
A golden fried ball, filled with fettuccine alfredo, Southern fried chicken bites, and fresh mozzarella cheese. Garnished with house made alfredo sauce, grated parmesan cheese, Italian parsley, fresh basil, and cracked black pepper.

8. Jack's French Fries VS. Saltwater Taffy

Cream corn, kernel corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread mix combined with chopped bacon and diced jalapenos. Fried into crispy, lightly browned fluffy pillows and served with a Cream Corn Queso Blanco for dipping.
A zesty medley of tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and jalapenos folded into an egg wrap paper and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with savory cilantro sauce.

1. Deep Fried Seafood Gumbo Balls VS. Chicken Fried Bacon

Cream corn, kernel corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread mix combined with chopped bacon and diced jalapenos. Fried into crispy, lightly browned fluffy pillows and served with a Cream Corn Queso Blanco for dipping.
A zesty medley of tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and jalapenos folded into an egg wrap paper and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with savory cilantro sauce.

2. The Armadillo VS. Deep Fried Butter

Cream corn, kernel corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread mix combined with chopped bacon and diced jalapenos. Fried into crispy, lightly browned fluffy pillows and served with a Cream Corn Queso Blanco for dipping.
A zesty medley of tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and jalapenos folded into an egg wrap paper and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with savory cilantro sauce.

3. Crispy Crazy Corn VS. Fried Thanksgiving Dinner

Cream corn, kernel corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread mix combined with chopped bacon and diced jalapenos. Fried into crispy, lightly browned fluffy pillows and served with a Cream Corn Queso Blanco for dipping.
A zesty medley of tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and jalapenos folded into an egg wrap paper and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with savory cilantro sauce.

4. Deep Fried i-35 VS. Texas Fried Frito Pie

Cream corn, kernel corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread mix combined with chopped bacon and diced jalapenos. Fried into crispy, lightly browned fluffy pillows and served with a Cream Corn Queso Blanco for dipping.
A zesty medley of tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and jalapenos folded into an egg wrap paper and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with savory cilantro sauce.

5. Lucky Duck Dumplin VS. Deep Fried Jambalaya

Cream corn, kernel corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread mix combined with chopped bacon and diced jalapenos. Fried into crispy, lightly browned fluffy pillows and served with a Cream Corn Queso Blanco for dipping.
A zesty medley of tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and jalapenos folded into an egg wrap paper and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with savory cilantro sauce.

6. Pork Shots VS. Fried Jell-o

Cream corn, kernel corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread mix combined with chopped bacon and diced jalapenos. Fried into crispy, lightly browned fluffy pillows and served with a Cream Corn Queso Blanco for dipping.
A zesty medley of tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and jalapenos folded into an egg wrap paper and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with savory cilantro sauce.

7. Brisket Brittle VS. Fernie’s Fried Toffee Coffee Crunch Cake

Cream corn, kernel corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread mix combined with chopped bacon and diced jalapenos. Fried into crispy, lightly browned fluffy pillows and served with a Cream Corn Queso Blanco for dipping.
A zesty medley of tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and jalapenos folded into an egg wrap paper and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with savory cilantro sauce.

8. Texas Pumpkin Poke Cake VS. Deep Fried Halloween

Cream corn, kernel corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread mix combined with chopped bacon and diced jalapenos. Fried into crispy, lightly browned fluffy pillows and served with a Cream Corn Queso Blanco for dipping.
A zesty medley of tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and jalapenos folded into an egg wrap paper and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with savory cilantro sauce.

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