Walking through the food area of every state fair is an adventure — the smell of fryer oils and sugar quickly bombards the senses, even if it’s sometimes unclear what’s underneath that mysterious ...

Many people tend to associate deep-fried food with American culture. Take state fairs, for example, what would they be without deep-fried Twinkies, or a greasy funnel cake doused in powdered sugar?

Deep-fried food deserves its own altar in the pantheon of comfort foods. When done just right, it’s got it all: A satisfying crunch that gives way to tender, flavorful goodness within. It might not be ...

There are fried foods aplenty at state fairs, but some fairs boast tastier, more indulgent treats than others. These fried ...

Most people know that when it comes to frying things, state fairs are like international waters – they fall under no jurisdiction that can tell them what they can or can’t fry. Freed of such statutes ...

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — With the return of the Minnesota State Fair, many of our favorite classics are back. From Pronto Pups to deep-fried Oreos, there's plenty of old favorites to try – and plenty ...