NC State Fair presents new fried food offerings

RALEIGH, NC (AP) — The vendors at this year’s N.C. State Fair have found something new to drop in a fryer.

The News & Observer of Raleigh reports the Ragin’ Cajun booth will be selling deep-fried bananas Foster, the classic New Orleans dessert where bananas are sauteed in rum and brown sugar and served with vanilla ice cream.

Chester’s Gators & Taters near Kiddieland will be offering deep-fried Rice Krispies treats.

Fairgoers who stop at State Fair Foods of Salisbury can get deep-fried barbecue, chopped pork dipped in a cornmeal hush puppy batter, served with coleslaw or barbecue slaw.

At Chef’s D’Lites, there will be deep-fried mini cupcakes and deep-fried mini red velvet doughnuts for sale.

The fair opens on Oct. 16.

Information from: The News & Observer, http://www.newsobserver.com

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