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25 Carnival Treats You Can Make at Home

May 10, 2022

Bring the carnival home with these state fair-inspired recipes. From sweet treats to deep-fried delights, they're sure to make you smile — no ferris wheel required.

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Mini Corndogs

Crispy, golden and slightly sweet, corndogs are an iconic carnival dish. Trisha serves hers with both ketchup and mustard sauces for dipping.

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Photo: Teri Lyn Fisher

Homemade Funnel Cakes

Bring the carnival home with this classic fair dessert. Fried dough is crisp and golden brown on the outside and soft and cakey on the inside. Covered in a shower of confectioners' sugar and sprinkle of cinnamon, it's the perfect fun dessert for a casual get-together.

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Photo: Matt Armendariz

Barbecued Turkey Legs

These massive barbecued bird legs are a street fair staple. Now you can make them at home with an easy dry brine that eliminates the need for submerging them in a big pot of salted water.

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Cotton Candy Lemonade Slushies

Consider these slushies the ultimate two-in-one treat: frozen lemonade concentrate gets blended with cotton candy to make a bright pink beverage that screams of carnival fun.

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