We tried bubblegum deviled eggs at the State Fair
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The Ohio Poultry Association's Devilishly Good stand has returned to the Ohio State Fair for a second year. Photos: Alissa Widman Neese/Axios
If you're searching for the perfect Ohio State Fair snack and have an adventurous palate, I think I've cracked the code.
It's deviled eggs, with 16 flavors including espresso, bubblegum and hot dog.
- I know, I know … but hear me out.
What I ate: A "new flavor flight" at the Ohio Poultry Association's Devilishly Good stand, featuring the three aforementioned flavors, plus dill pickle, Buffalo chicken, and maple bacon ($14).
💭 My thought bubble: Six deviled eggs contain 18 grams of protein to keep you full and energized.
- The cold food is light on your stomach on a hot day.
- The stand supports Ohio agriculture, the backbone of the fair.
- Plus: It's eye-catchingly odd — and isn't that the point of fair food?
Yes, but: Bubblegum with crunchy pearl sprinkles was a bit too odd. It was the only flavor I just couldn't get behind.
- Espresso, topped with a chocolate-covered bean, was surprisingly tasty.
- Dill pickle and Buffalo chicken were so good I went back for seconds.
The intrigue: This year's flavors were finalists from "40 or 50" ideas, association executive vice president Jim Chakeres tells Axios, so who knows what next year will bring.
Stop by: Taste of Ohio Pavilion, near the south gate. Through Aug. 4. Pricing and hours.
