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Deep-Fried Nacho Balls

Iowa State Fair's Nacho Bites are a Quick and Easy Finger Food

— November 10, 2015 — Lifestyle
In place of nacho chips that are prone to snapping apart when overloaded with too much cheese and salsa, the Iowa State Fair is serving cheesy nacho bites instead.

These Nacho Balls are one of the 15 new menu items available at the fair, among others like corn in a cup (versus on the cob) and apple pie on a stick. These Nacho Balls are prepared by taking the components typically involved in nachos, rolling them into an easy-to-eat ball format and deep-frying them. To complete the fair food snack, these nacho bites are served with a helping of melted cheese.

Away from the fair, it's easy to imagine that these Nacho Balls could inspire DIY recreations or frozen versions of the snack for easy eating at home.
Trend Themes
1. Novel Fair Food - The creation of innovative, unique fair food items, like deep-fried nacho balls, which offer a twist on traditional dishes and create a memorable dining experience.
2. Convenience Snacking - The rise of convenient, handheld snacks that are easy to eat on the go, such as nacho balls, which provide a mess-free alternative to traditional nachos.
3. Transformed Comfort Food - The transformation of classic comfort foods into new and exciting formats, like nacho bites, which offer a fun twist on a familiar dish.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore new fair food creations and convenient snack options that offer unique dining experiences and cater to on-the-go consumers.
2. Event Planning - Event planning professionals can incorporate innovative fair food ideas, like deep-fried nacho balls, into their menus to attract attendees and add excitement to events.
3. Frozen Food - The frozen food industry can develop frozen versions of novel snacks, such as nacho balls, to provide convenient and easy-to-make options for consumers to enjoy at home.
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