The LA County Fair is back for 2024 with even more outrageous and over-the-top food creations that will surely get your taste buds tingling! From sweet to savory and everything in between, let’s explore some of the wildest eats you can expect to find as you make your way through the fairgrounds this year.
Deep-Fried Candy Bars…On a Stick
You likely remember the chocolate-dipped bacon craze from fairs past. Well now, the deep fryers are focused on your favorite candy bars like Snickers, Twix, Milky Ways and 3 Musketeers. The rich candy is frozen first before being dipped into a sweet batter and fried to a golden crisp.
As if that wasn’t enough, it then gets stuck on a stick for easy walking and eating! These deep-fried delights have been all over social media with over 5,000 likes on the LA County Fair’s Instagram post revealing them.
Spicy Elote Ice Cream
Ice cream with a kick! This special ice cream flavor takes inspiration from Mexican street corn elote, with mixes of sweet corn, lime, chili powder and cotija cheese. Food vlogger @foodiegirl went wild for this creation in her YouTube review, saying “You get the creaminess of ice cream followed by the explosion of elote flavors…my mouth is on fire but I can’t stop eating it!” It’s exclusive to the LA County Fair so you’ll have to get it while you can.
The 1-Foot Hot Dog
Hot dog lovers can rejoice in the famous 1-foot hot dog from Chicken Charlie’s. This foot-long beef hot dog is loaded with toppings like bacon, onions, peppers, nacho cheese and more. It was the crown jewel of Chicken Charlie’s stand last year, with customers begging for its return in 2024. Now it’s back and bigger than ever for the adventurous eaters out there daring to take on the challenge. Just be warned – you might need to unbutton your pants for this one!
Cookie Dough-Stuffed Cookie Milkshakes
Milkshakes stuffed with cookies? That’s already a win. But the LA County Fair is taking it to the next level this year with milkshakes that have DOUGH stuffed inside! The cookie milkshake is blended with generous chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough before getting topped with an entire cookie sandwich, whipped cream and sprinkles. Early photos have over 30,000 likes on Twitter and many comments from users saying “I NEED this!” and “This looks life changing!” Definitely a must-try treat this year.
As you can see, the 2024 LA County Fair is not holding back on food that makes your eyes pop and your stomach growl! Which crazy fair creation are you most looking forward to trying? Let the deep-fried, ice cream, and cookie-stuffed adventures begin.
Julio Figueroa is a seasoned chef with over 12 years of experience in fine dining. He holds a degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu and is passionate about culinary innovation. As the lead contributor to chefdecuisinelosangeles.com, Julio shares his expertise and unique recipes with food enthusiasts. Connect with him on Instagram for more culinary inspiration.
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