Deep-Fried Fantasies: 10 Big Tex Choice Award Finalists Announced for Texas State Fair
Everything’s bigger in Texas. And when it comes to the Texas State Fair, everything’s fried, too.
The State Fair of Texas 2022 has officially announced its 10 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists of 2022, and the list is nothing short of mouth-watering.
Along with the traditional fair food favorites we know and love, many Texas State Fair food vendors have gone above and beyond to create masterful dishes and treats for this year’s event.
Three winners will be announced in areas of the best-tasting sweet and savory dishes and the most creative concession item on Aug. 28, 2022, reports The Dallas Morning News.
Here’s a look at the Top 10 Big Tex Choice Award finalists:
2022 Savory Finalists
• Deep-fried BLT—It’s a traditional BLT made with a bacon and cheese quesadilla! Also, served with Garlic Parmesan chips for a side!
• Chicharron Explosion Nachos—Cajun seasoned pork rinds smothered in queso and chopped beef make for a great meal or a treat to share!
• Deep-fried Lasagna—Italy meets the fryer with this finalist, guaranteed to be a savory favorite!
• Fried charcuterie board—It’s all of the charcuterie board essentials wrapped in a wonton and fried with goat cheese and honey drizzled on top!
• Holy Biscuit—Smoked brisket, street-corn queso, bacon, Texas honey and fried pickles—what’s not to love?
2022 Sweet Finalists
• Cha-Cha Chata—Beat the heat with a milkshake, including cinnamon galletas de gragega, deep-fried bites of arroz con leche and a churro straw!
• Deep-Fried Rocky Road—Served with a scoop of ice cream, rocky road fudge is dipped in a sweet batter, fried and drizzled with chocolate syrup and sweetened condensed milk. Plus, some extra mini marshmallows and cinnamon-glazed nuts finish off the dish.
• La Bluebonnet—Named after the color of the Texas flower, this drink mix of citrus juice, blueberries and sugar are sure to be a hit!
• Peanut Butter Paradise—It’s a candy lover’s dream, including a deep-fried honey bun injected with caramel, topped with peanut butter, Reese’s Pieces, crushed Butterfinger, peanut butter cups, more caramel and powdered sugar.
• The Ultimate Brookie Monster—This takes the original “brookie” to the next level, combining brownies and cookies, along with Oreos, marshmallows and cheesecake—deep fried of course.
Which would you choose first?
