8 New Texas State Fair Foods

Everything really is bigger in Texas, especially when it comes to food. The creative culinary masterminds at the State Fair of Texas have outdone themselves again with their newest line-up of over-the-top dishes. Whether you're into sweet, savory, or spicy, the fair promises to have something that'll catch your eye and fill your stomach.

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Here are eight of the wildest new items making their debut at the State Fair of Texas this year, which runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 20. Get ready for a feast unlike any other!

1. Candied Pork Belly Bacon Bites

Bacon lovers, rejoice! This pork lover’s dream is bacon wrapped in bacon and candied to perfection. Served on a stick for easy fair eating, these crispy bites are sweet, savory, and totally addictive. Available at The Cavalcade, they’re a must-try.

2. Hot Cheetos Korean Corn Dog

What happens when you combine a Korean street food classic with Texas’ love of bold flavors? You get a corn dog coated in Hot Cheetos crumbs! Half mozzarella, half hot dog, and fried to crispy perfection, this snack is topped with spicy mayo and a crunch that’ll keep you coming back for more.

3. Texas BBQ Rib Deviled Eggs

This creative twist on deviled eggs adds a whole new dimension to the Southern staple. Topped with tender BBQ rib meat, a tangy beer BBQ sauce, and crisp coleslaw, these eggs blend smoky and creamy flavors in a single bite. Deviled eggs will never be the same again.

4. Fernie’s GOAT Funnel Cake

The ultimate Texas dessert mash-up, this funnel cake comes with a pile of Blue Bell ice cream, Cherry Dr. Pepper syrup, and El Fenix pralines. It’s a sweet-tooth explosion of some of the state’s favorite flavors, all rolled into one glorious treat.

5. Dickel’s 'Triple Meat Big Back Snack'

True to Texas form, this "snack" is bigger than most meals. It starts with elote street corn, then adds layers of beef brisket, Gouda mac and cheese, a buttermilk biscuit, pork belly burnt ends, and a nacho beef brisket sausage. To top it all off? Deep-fried maple waffle potato slices. Texas-sized hunger? Solved.

6. The Nephew

A sweet-and-savory dream come true, The Nephew is a breakfast sandwich like no other. Imagine tender brisket and gooey mozzarella on a warm glazed donut, finished with honey and a dusting of powdered sugar. This sweet-meets-salty creation is a unique shout-out to Texas’ BBQ culture.

7. Fried Matcha

Texas meets Japan with this matcha-inspired duo of desserts. The first is Fried Mochi Matcha Ice Cream, where crispy, chewy mochi surrounds creamy ice cream. The second? A Fried Matcha Sando with milk bread, matcha Chantilly cream, fresh strawberries, and matcha biscuit sticks. It’s a fried food festival for matcha lovers.

8. Caramel Macchiato Fritters

Your favorite coffee drink, now in fritter form! These fried cake balls have a caramel center, dipped in beignet batter and fried to a golden crisp. Drizzled with caramel and white chocolate, then served with a shot of espresso, they’re a decadent way to indulge your caffeine cravings.

These are just a few of the inventive creations you can sink your teeth into at this year’s State Fair of Texas. Whether you're looking for classic Texas flavors or something new, there's plenty to keep your taste buds on a wild ride!