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Whether they're deep-fried or bacon-covered, these classic confections are worth the glucose spike.
Most-Awesome Foodstuffs Known to Mankind 11 Photos
It’s no secret that carnivals feature some of the unhealthiest, and most-awesome, foodstuffs known to mankind. But even these festive funtopias occasionally go too far. Here are some of the wackiest and strangest foods that'll have you tossing your triple-fried cookies all over that dang Gravitron.
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You don't have to head to a carnival to eat your favorite fair foods. Try making these 12 delicious — and mostly deep-fried — delights at home, ferris wheels optional.
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See Episode GuideThe Postman Always Brings Rice
Noah Cappe heads to Hawaii for the Maui Fair, where rice is always on the menu in traditional Hawaiian treats like the Laulau Feast and Loco Moco. Then he's off to see the light show and sample the food at the Aurora Winter Festival in Vancouver.
Local Legends
Regional specialties get a carnival upgrade on the midway! From sandwiches that put cities on the map to desserts representing an entire state, host Noah Cappe is determined to try them all.
How the West Was Yum
It's a showdown on the midway as Noah Cappe visits the Kansas State Fair for a Jelly Donut Dog. At the Colorado State Fair, local pueblo peppers are the star of a loaded pizza, and chicken wings get a fair-friendly treatment at the Oklahoma State Fair.
Festival of Fries
Everyone's favorite side dish takes center stage as Noah Cappe celebrates over-the-top fries loaded with every topping you could imagine. He even tries a few that only the craziest carnival cooks could create.
Six Degrees of Bacon
Noah Cappe goes hog-wild with fantastic porky delights! Pork is as delicious as it is versatile, which allows these amazing carnival cooks to get creative. Whether it's grilled, smoked or even incorporated into dessert, it's time to pig out.
The Wild Brunch
Noah Cappe heads to the Ostrich Festival in Chandler, Ariz., to sample local specialties like the Tacocolada, a pineapple stuffed with tortillas. Then he makes his first visit to the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colo., for a rattlesnake corn dog.
Southern Treats
Host Noah Cappe samples Southern hospitality on fairgrounds across the county. The carnival treats he finds are all infused with a down-home goodness that makes each bite taste like Southern sugar and spice.
Okla-hoagie!
Noah Cappe's Western exploration starts at the Arizona State Fair for a fresh take on the taco. Then he's off to the State Fair of Texas for two servings of the Tailgate Pizza. Finally, at the Oklahoma State Fair, Noah digs into a cheesy hoagie.
Eating Las Vegas
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas -- except when it comes to the food, which is too good not to share! Noah Cappe investigates the Great American Foodie Fest in Nevada and gets lucky with some monster meat meals like the Katsu Curry Sandwich. At the Kittitas County Fair in Washington, Noah goes local with the Beefalo Burger and Hucklepeach Donuts.
The Wild Brunch
Noah Cappe heads to the Ostrich Festival in Chandler, Ariz., to sample local specialties like the Tacocolada, a pineapple stuffed with tortillas. Then he makes his first visit to the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colo., for a rattlesnake corn dog.
Southern Treats
Host Noah Cappe samples Southern hospitality on fairgrounds across the county. The carnival treats he finds are all infused with a down-home goodness that makes each bite taste like Southern sugar and spice.
Okla-hoagie!
Noah Cappe's Western exploration starts at the Arizona State Fair for a fresh take on the taco. Then he's off to the State Fair of Texas for two servings of the Tailgate Pizza. Finally, at the Oklahoma State Fair, Noah digs into a cheesy hoagie.
Eating Las Vegas
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas -- except when it comes to the food, which is too good not to share! Noah Cappe investigates the Great American Foodie Fest in Nevada and gets lucky with some monster meat meals like the Katsu Curry Sandwich. At the Kittitas County Fair in Washington, Noah goes local with the Beefalo Burger and Hucklepeach Donuts.
All American Eats
Host Noah Cappe eats his way across America in this sampling of all American items. From Southern treats like Margaret's Soul Food Fried Chicken, to Big Daddy's BBQ Ribs to Northern surprises like Fried Green Tomatoes, and Eastern classics like Lobster Rolls and Pacific Western Apple Pie Fries, this episode salutes the culinary melting pot.
Carnival Italiano
Don't tell Nona, but in this episode, Noah says Mangia! Mangia! as everyone's favorite Italian food gets a carnival makeover. In this special episode, Noah tries a clever calzone/Lasagna hybrid and a special pizza/pasta combo. Finally Noah tries a delicious deep fried cannoli at the Delaware County Fair. You won't want to past-a these dishes up!
Under Texas Fries
Noah Cappe hits one of the biggest state fairs in the U.S. for Texas-sized carnival eats. He visits the State Fair of Louisiana for a new favorite food on a stick, and his over-the-top food tour continues with a Hot Cheesy Float at the Arizona State Fair.
California State Fair/North East Fair
In North East, Penn., host Noah Cappe eats a Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich even The King would approve of, and checks out a Chicken-Stuffed Pretzel so good, it's got Noah all shook up. Next, Noah heads across the country to the California State Fair. The fair highlights the state's fresh produce in dishes like Spaghetti Ice Cream, where California strawberries are the base of the "sauce" in this frozen delight. And the famous Lobster Corn Dog gets crowds lining up to sample some of the freshest seafood on the West Coast.
Doughboy Does Dallas
Noah Cappe tackles his "Must Eat" list of doughy delights at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas before heading to the State Fair of Louisiana for some sweets turned savory. Finally, he grabs a Bavarian Burger at the Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa.
Deliciously Doughy
Noah Cappe rolls across America with a list of deliciously doughy midway munchies that he "kneads" to try. From the OMG Pretzel Bomb in Florida to the Pumpkin Pie Beignet in California, these treats are perfect for all the gluten gluttons and yeasty boys and girls.
From Livestock to Lemons
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the biggest events in Texas. With over 2.5 million visitors a year, it's the perfect place for carnival concessionaires to perfect their offerings. Host Noah Cappe gets a lesson in the meat that makes Texas famous, sampling the Texas Chili Burger and the Big Texas Barbecue Baked Potato. Then he tries a local legend's tamale recipe before rounding off the day with Strawberry Waffle Bombs. Next, he arrives at Lemonade Days in Dunwoody, Georgia to discover a new breakfast concept called Rise & Shine Pizza. A Sushi Burrito is an East-West fusion food that tickles his taste buds while The Funnel Cake Dog proves that even the wackiest carnival concoctions can be a success.
From Michigan to Maize
Rockford, Mich., is home to the Start of Summer Celebration, where Noah Cappe gets busy with the Soul On A Roll sandwich, and the To Die For Casserole. Salted Caramel Apple Gelato is the thing to beat the heat, while a Beer Can Chicken Pizza Cone combines the best of two worlds. Then it's off to the corn fields of Iowa, where three generations of one fabulous fair family keep Noah entertained with the Hillbilly Hamburger, the Dream Puff and the Bacon Screamer.
Zacho Libre
Noah Cappe heads to Charlotte, Mich. for the Eaton County Fair, where he takes a swing at the PB Battered Burger, then goes coco-nutty for the Pina Colada Shrimp Tacos. The eating's also good in Eaton when he digs into fried zucchini Z'achos and a Super Fried Strawberry Shortcake. Later on, Noah heads to the Montgomery County Fair in Gaithersburg, Md. where he tastes some Pigs in a Pancake, gets a little corny with Columbian Street Corn and finds a partner with the Matcha Made in Heaven.
Freak Show of Funnel Cakes
Noah Cappe is sampling the craziest and most delicious funnel cakes from across the country. There's a spin on this classic treat to appeal to everyone: A farm-fresh Funnel Cake Sundae in Ohio, a maple syrup-drenched Funnel Fried Bacon in Georgia, funnel cakes featuring pumpkin in Kentucky, apples in Pennsylvania, and nacho cheese and jalapenos in California.
Family Dinner
Host Noah Cappe takes a seat at the table for family dinner -- carnival style! He'll meet the carnival cooks who put a twist on family favorites and transformed them into fair food marvels.
Meat and Mandarins
Noah Cappe is at the Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair in Florence, S.C., where the Calzagna has him dancing for joy. He then peels into a Deep Fried Philly Blossom, gets hot for a Smokin' Okra Burger and investigates the Deep Fried Banana Pudding. Next, at the Mountain Mandarin Festival in Auburn, Calif., the launches into the Atomic Habanero Tots, The Big Yum and a Mandarin Cheesecake Pizza.
Zacho Libre
Noah Cappe heads to Charlotte, Mich. for the Eaton County Fair, where he takes a swing at the PB Battered Burger, then goes coco-nutty for the Pina Colada Shrimp Tacos. The eating's also good in Eaton when he digs into fried zucchini Z'achos and a Super Fried Strawberry Shortcake. Later on, Noah heads to the Montgomery County Fair in Gaithersburg, Md. where he tastes some Pigs in a Pancake, gets a little corny with Columbian Street Corn and finds a partner with the Matcha Made in Heaven.
