Best Carnival Food Recipes

30 mins

5 from 1 vote

Start hanging your buntings and banners as fun fair and carnival food are now ready to be served. No need to wait in long lines before you enjoy corn dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, churros, and sundaes. Good times are here with these carnival food recipes.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe

1 hr 15 mins

5 from 1 vote

Bite into these yummy chocolate covered pretzels with sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty snack. Drizzle your favorite topping or throw in sprinkles for texture and you can easily munch on these crisp treats!

Hot Fudge Sundae Recipe

21 mins

5 from 2 votes

This hot fudge sundae recipe gives you the best chocolate sauce—lusciously thick, rich, and chocolatey! Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a vibrant maraschino cherry for a classic take.

Baked Corn Dogs Recipe

35 mins

5 from 1 vote

Bring the state fair to your home with these crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside corn dogs! Whip them up in less than an hour.

S’mores Funnel Cake Fries Recipe

30 mins

5 from 1 vote

Turn a campfire treat into these tasty funnel cake fries! It layers sweet cake fries, marshmallows, and chocolate chips for a luscious dessert.

Perfect Popcorn Recipe

15 mins

5 from 1 vote

Prepare the perfect movie snack with this easy popcorn recipe. Cooked over the stovetop, these snacks are tossed in butter for a simple but classic finish.

Stovetop Popcorn Recipe

15 mins

5 from 1 vote

No microwave? Pop a snack over the stovetop with this super easy popcorn recipe that needs just a couple of ingredients and your fave flavoring!

Mini Cinnamon Doughnuts (Sātā Andagī Inspired) Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Warm soft dough with a touch of delicious Fall flavors rolled in gobs of cinnamon sugar, these mini cinnamon doughnuts practically melt in the mouth!

Ultimate Caramel Apples Recipe

50 mins

5 from 1 vote

All you need is a few simple ingredients for these caramel apples that are coated with white chocolate and delicious toppings of your choice!

Movie Theater Snack Mix Recipe

25 mins

5 from 1 vote

Munch on this sweet and salty movie theater snack mix that comes with popcorn, corn chips, nuts, and jelly beans drizzled with melted chocolate.

Apple Cider Funnel Cake Recipe

20 mins

5 from 1 vote

This warm and fluffy funnel cake is a super easy Fall treat, made with tangy apple cider and spiced cinnamon, then deep-fried to golden brown perfection.

Copycat Hot Dog On A Stick Corn Dogs Recipe

1 hr 30 mins

4 from 40 votes

This recipe guarantees a satisfied tummy in every crunch with its light cornbread and juicy hot dog. Make it with this simple and no-fuss version of Hot Dog On A Stick Corn Dogs.

Kettle Chip Caramel Popcorn Recipe

1 hr 25 mins

5 from 1 vote

Level up a classic snack with this caramel popcorn recipe. It’s tossed with kettle chips in wet caramel sauce, then finished with a drizzle of chocolate.

Homemade Mini Corn Dogs Recipe

20 mins

5 from 1 vote

Remake those iconic carnival corn dogs at home with our easy-to-follow recipe! It's made with just a few ingredients, and ready in 20 minutes.

Easy Fried Oreos Recipe

20 mins

5 from 1 vote

Here’s an easy and decadent upgrade to a classic treat! These fried Oreos are deep-fried until golden for that delectable carnival food dessert.

Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs Recipe

25 mins

5 from 1 vote

Easily level up the classic hot dog sandwich with these bacon-wrapped hot dogs! They're baked until brown and crispy for a tastier dish.

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob Recipe

30 mins

5 from 1 vote

Easily level up the classic corn on the cob with bacon slices and barbeque seasoning. Prep this delicious snack in 5 minutes!

Best Ever Cheese Curds Recipe

25 mins

4 from 4 votes

Serve hot and gooey cheese curds as snacks or appetizers! This finger food is so addicting and simple to make, you’ll love making batches of them!

Crispy Baked French Fries Recipe

35 mins

5 from 1 vote

This amazing baked french fries can't be any simpler than this! Perfectly crispy with a steaming perfectly cooked potato center. An Absolute must-try!

Balsamic Stone Fruit Sundae Recipe

45 mins

5 from 1 vote

A super simple summer dessert featuring balsamic roasted stone fruit sundae that will give you a refreshing and filling dessert on hot days.

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Baked Red Velvet Churros Recipe

35 mins

5 from 1 vote

The subtle chocolate sweetness of this red velvet churros recipe has a soft inside with a crispy exterior. Your churros can’t get any better than this!

Fresh Mozzarella Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

30 mins

4 from 5 votes

With gooey mozzarella cheese, spices, and just the right amount of heat, these jalapeno poppers are the perfect finger food snack! It won’t take you an hour to try our Fresh Mozzarella Jalapeno Poppers Recipe.

Portillo’s Chicago-Style Hot Dog Recipe

15 mins

4 from 16 votes

Firm all-beef hotdog and various toppings give this hot dog an explosion of intricate flavors. Portillo’s Chicago-style Hot Dog is a classic local food that’s made in a special way, with equally special ingredients. Follow our recipe and you’ll understand why this dish became such a classic in Chicago.

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Deep-Fried Oreos Recipe

20 mins

5 from 2 votes

Get your cookie fix with deep-fried Oreos with a crispy golden coating that oozes with chocolate and creamy goodness in every bite. Serving a fresh batch is so easy and quick to do and gives you the best deep-fried Oreos ever!

Yummy Crockpot Caramel Apples Recipe

1 hr 40 mins

5 from 3 votes

Crunchy and sweet caramel apples for a tasty dessert!

Raspberry Lemonade Floats Recipe

10 mins

5 from 1 vote

A refreshing drink for the raspberry lovers!

Spicy Popcorn on the Grill Recipe

20 mins

5 from 3 votes

Instead of cooking your popcorn on the stove, why not try it on the grill? This recipe makes it easy so you can make as many as you want for a movie night with friends.