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Deep Fried Watermelon at the LA County Fair

California· Fun

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25 Sep

Yes. I had deep fried watermelon today! I have so much to say about this because I love watermelon and I love fried food and I love food on a stick… but do I love fried watermelon on a stick?? I needed to find out. But first… let’s run through the other pictures from the LA County Fair.

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I go to the fair for the food. Apparently there are rides and exhibits with awesome crafts and art and recipes that have won blue ribbons. But again – fair food is fun fried food. And I’m all about it!

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Luckily I went to the LA County Fair (that’s actually in Pomona so I used to call it the Pomona Fair as a kid) with my family. And my lil brother is fun to eat with because he rolls with whatever I order and we can share a ton of different things. Boom!

I finally got the cheese on a stick I’ve been randomly craving!

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We shared…

a turkey leg, cheese on a stick (pepper jack), nachos, Dole whip, burrito bowl, deep fried watermelon, funnel cake

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It was the last day of the fair so it was extra busy! Every food booth and all the rides had long lines.

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I didn’t take the Funnel Cake Challenge… but I kinda wish I would have!

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This booth brings back memories of epic fried foods I’ve tried in the past…

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And I spotted a super hero at the fair! Love.

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Okay… Let’s talk about deep fried watermelon!

You can see it was a big wedge of watermelon. It’s lightly battered and fried. Then, it’s topped with syrup and a light dusting of powdered sugar. And it’s served on a stick.

When the girl at the booth handed it to me she advised that I should go grab some napkins because it can be a little juicy and messy.

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As I was taking a picture and eating it a lot of people passing by commented on it…

“Is that watermelon?”  … “Fried watermelon!”  … “Is it good?”

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1000% watermelon is my favorite food. (Unless you’re new to Run Eat Repeat – you probably are super well aware!)
I’m usually a watermelon purist and don’t like it in recipes or cooked. So I figured I wouldn’t really love fried watermelon
But I felt morally obligated to try it so I could report back to you. (Tough job but somebody’s gotta do it.)

Presentation was awesome. ✔ ‎ ‎The batter was thin, not overpowering. ✔ ‎ ‎Watermelon was sweet but it was weird that it was warm. ✔ ‎
It was a fun thing to try, but I wouldn’t get it again. ✔

Question: Anyone else try deep fried watermelon?

Did you go to your local Fair this year?

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    1. Denise G. says

      2017-10-04 at 10:32 pm

      Oh we were there the day before you. The fair always falls around my birthday so I have fond memories of going with my mom as a child. This year I took my two kids (both redheads by the way) to the fair for the first time on my birthday.
      Did not see the fried watermelon, the fried Oreos were the clear winner for the day. We jumped at Kona Ice and were bummed to look up and see Dole Whip directly after. We couldnt stay long (due to above mentioned little redheads) but I’m definitely going back for that next year.

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    2. Kaitlyn @ Powered by Sass says

      2017-09-26 at 11:40 am

      Watermelon is a summertime essential, but I am so opposed to most fried food, not willingly, but because my stomach hates it, that I don’t think I’d have the opportunity to give this a whirl. But I’ll take your word for it! Funnel cakes, on the other hand, are where it’s at. In New Orleans, beignets are the biggie along with a café au lait. Can’t go wrong!

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    3. Christine @ BookishlyB says

      2017-09-25 at 5:56 pm

      I hate that fairs are during the summer- it’s so hot, usually! I lived in the Central Valley growing up and those are REAL fairs- 4h barns for days, people who wear wranglers and belt buckles every day (as opposed to just for fairs), and all the food. The ones down here are fun, but nothing holds a candle to the good ol’ Stanislaus County Fair 😉

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    4. Jenny | Running On Life says

      2017-09-25 at 3:07 pm

      Well now I need lots of fattening food. Lol anytime you want a eating partner let me know! That all looks amazing.

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    5. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

      2017-09-25 at 12:45 pm

      I’ve never even heard of deep fried watermelon. Sounds intriguing, but I’m not sure if I’d like it. I don’t like fried food in general!

      Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
      http://charmainenyw.com

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    6. Damir says

      2017-09-25 at 12:35 pm

      Hey,

      I love experimenting with food but fried watermelon….
      I’ve never heard of it. Something I really need to give it a try.
      A lot of sweet syrup. Definitely, something you do on a fair.
      After all that feast, you need to recover and get back on track

      Cheers

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