Iowa State Fair unveils top 10 new fair foods for 2021 - Des Moines Register

Some of Iowa’s most outrageous culinary creations can be found at the Iowa State Fair, where ingenuity runs rampant and deep fryers reign supreme.

After a year without the fair, it’s safe to say we are all hankering for our “on a stick” fix. Here's a list from the fair of the top 10 new fair foods for the 2021 edition of the fair, Aug. 12-22.

A panel of judges narrowed the list down to the top three creations. People will be able to vote on their favorites on the fair website after the fair begins.

More: Complete list of new foods at the 2021 Iowa State Fair

Cinnamon or Salted Pretzel Bites

Bite-sized pretzels are a perfect finger food to carry along your fair route. Choose between a savory salted batch with cheese or Sriracha ranch or a sweet, cinnamon-sugar coated batch with frosting or coffee icing.

Cost: $5

Where to find: Georgie's Old Fashioned Root Beer, Pretzels, & Nacho by Anna & Ryan Lamoureux

Chicken Egg Salad with Indian Fry Bread

A mash-up of chicken and egg salads, this protein-packed mixture includes celery, cranberries and toasted pecans and is served over warm fry bread or chips. It's finished with a nice kick from a heap of cabbage slaw, bacon-tomato aioli, fresh cilantro and smoked paprika.

Cost: $8

Where to find: Cluckin' Coop by the Iowa Egg Council/Iowa Poultry Association

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Granny D's Apple Pie

Perfect for a single serving, this 3-inch pie is brimming with Granny Smith pie filling and coated in a sugary crumble. Kick it up a notch with caramel sauce and whipped cream.

Cost: $6

Where to find: Applishus by Connie Boesen

Bacon Mac Dog

The Bacon Mac Dog is an All-American combination of comfort foods. This 100% Angus beef hot dog in a bun is smothered in mac 'n' cheese and sprinkled with bacon.

Cost: $6

Where to find: Stockman's Inn by Brian Kreps

Peanut Butter and Fluff Dough

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this gooey creation. Peanut butter, marshmallow fluff and Cocoa Krispies are rolled into a ball and frozen then dipped in chocolate.

Cost: $6

Where to find: Dipped in Chocolate by Oasis Concessions

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Island Noodles with Teriyaki Chicken

These wok-fried soba noodles include a variety of 21 fresh vegetables, an ingredient not often found in fair food. The noodles and veggies are fried with white-meat teriyaki chicken and a secret Island Sauce.

Cost: $12

Where to find: Island Noodles by Brad Jensen

Tennessee Twinkies

A spin on the classic jalapeño popper, Tennessee Twinkies combine a mixture of smoked chicken, pepper jack cheese and cream cheese and stuff it into a cored jalapeño pepper. If that wasn't indulgent enough, they are wrapped in bacon.

Cost: $10

Where to find: Chicken City by Hall Family Foods

Duke's Quebec Style Poutine

Get a taste of the staple food from our northern neighbor with Duke's Quebec Style Poutine. Fresh cut fries are loaded up with white cheddar cheese curds and a healthy pour of turkey gravy.

Cost: $7

Where to find: Duke's Poutine by Matt Ribar

Atomic Strawberry Shortcake

Made for sharing, the Atomic Strawberry Shortcake is an enlarged version of the original shortcake. It layers biscuits with hand-dipped ice cream and fresh strawberries and is topped with whipped cream and one whole strawberry.

Cost: $9.95

Where to find: Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers by Steve Black

Peanut Butter Squealer

Part breakfast, part dessert, the Peanut Butter Squealer takes the traditional corndog to a new level. A maple-infused breakfast sausage on a stick is baked into a Belgian waffle and smeared with a peanut butter topping and bacon.

Cost: $7

Where to find: Waffle Chix by Chris Taylor

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