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January 17, 2023
When the State Fair of Texas Turned Deep-fried
Melanie Linnear recalls the origins of the unhealthiest (but most delicious) competition in all the land.
Deep-fried Food
Recipes
November 18, 2022
Deep-fried Turkey
A simple meal turned Thanksgiving novelty.
Business
August 27, 2020
The State Fair of Texas Is Opening a Drive-thru
You can’t keep Big Tex down.
The Daily Post
August 17, 2017
The Agony and the Ecstasy of the State Fair Food Finalists
The grim traveler sampled the offerings with a heavy heart.
The Daily Post
August 31, 2015
Let’s All Drool Over This Year’s State Fair of Texas Food
I heard you like fried things, so I put some fried things on your fried things.
Sports
March 24, 2015
Bacon Cotton Candy, Fried S’mOreos, and Chicken-Fried Bacon Now Available at Texas Rangers Ballpark
Finally, a reason to visit the park this season.
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
You Can Also Deep-Fry Vegan Food
At the Veggie State Fair of Texas, the chili for "Fried Frito Pie" may not have any meat, but still doesn't use beans.
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
Fried Jambalaya and Bacon Cinnamon Rolls Top State Fair of Texas Awards
Bacon and five-time Big Tex Choice Award winner Abel Gonzalez Jr. are winning ingredients.
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
There Are Still Things Left to Deep Fry
The eight finalists for this year's State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Award include fried bacon cinnamon rolls, deep-fried jambalaya, and fried "pork wings."
Food & Drink
June 4, 2012
Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival Considered ‘Best of the South’
A writer for the Oxford American samples calf fries at Throckmorton's Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival for the magazine.
Food & Drink
May 22, 2012
Deep Fried Samoas to Join Pantheon of Deep Fried Things at State Fair
The cookies, known to most Texans as Caramel deLites, will be fried to mark the Girl Scout's 100th Anniversary.
Recipes
November 1, 1998
Texas Deep-fried Turkey
Equipment1 turkey cooker with a propane burner (also called a catfish cooker or crawfish boiler) 1 36- to 40-quart stockpot and basket 1 large turkey injector with needle 1 deep-fryer thermometer or candy thermometer elbow-length oven mittsCinnamon-Chile Rub1/2 cup cinnamon 1/2 cup pasilla or other red chile powder 1/2 cup