Florida State Fair's new food lineup is here, who's ready for Donut Hot Dogs?

The Florida State Fair is nearly two weeks away and the highly-anticipated menu has officially debuted.

Outside of the trademark deep-fried Oreos and elephant ears, these 2022 selections are bringing an eclectic mix of creations to the table.

Some featured items on the lineup include a funnel cake taco, deep-fried banana pudding, and a cookie dough explosion—to name a few.

Here is the full list of menu items that could catch your eye at this year's fair...
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Big Mack Pizza            
"Beef, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions and sesame seeds!"                       
Where to find it: Pizza Emporium
Big Mack Pizza
"Beef, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions and sesame seeds!"
Where to find it: Pizza Emporium
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll           
"Grandma Brown’s Original award-winning cinnamon roll recipe since 1970, topped with warm cinnamon apple pie topping, then drizzled with warm caramel to perfection and add white frosting if you feel really indulgent!"       
Where to find it:  Grandma Brown's Cinnamon Roll
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll
"Grandma Brown’s Original award-winning cinnamon roll recipe since 1970, topped with warm cinnamon apple pie topping, then drizzled with warm caramel to perfection and add white frosting if you feel really indulgent!"
Where to find it: Grandma Brown's Cinnamon Roll
Bacon Caramel Apples           
"A crisp Granny Smith apple covered in rich house-made caramel, rolled in real bacon bits. Also available drizzled in chocolate!"                        Where to find it: The Apple Cart
Bacon Caramel Apples
"A crisp Granny Smith apple covered in rich house-made caramel, rolled in real bacon bits. Also available drizzled in chocolate!"
Where to find it: The Apple Cart
Cookie Dough Explosion         
"This is a sundae that starts with a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie, which is topped with creamy Salted Caramel Gelato, then two huge scoops of cookie dough, all covered with hot fudge, caramel sauce and whipped cream. Last but not least, Oreo cookies to top it off!"   
Where to find it: Funky Flemingo
Cookie Dough Explosion
"This is a sundae that starts with a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie, which is topped with creamy Salted Caramel Gelato, then two huge scoops of cookie dough, all covered with hot fudge, caramel sauce and whipped cream. Last but not least, Oreo cookies to top it off!"
Where to find it: Funky Flemingo
Deep-Fried Banana Pudding             
"Donut holes topped with Banana Pudding and whip cream & Caramel Drizzle on top."         
Where to find it: DeAnna's Steak Sundaes
Deep-Fried Banana Pudding
"Donut holes topped with Banana Pudding and whip cream & Caramel Drizzle on top."
Where to find it: DeAnna's Steak Sundaes
Deep-Fried Fruit Kabobs            
"Dipped in their secret batter and sprinkled with powdered sugar."                       
Where to find it: Cinnamon City
Deep-Fried Fruit Kabobs
"Dipped in their secret batter and sprinkled with powdered sugar."
Where to find it: Cinnamon City
Donut Dog         
"A homemade long John Donut, fresh grilled all beef Hotdog, applewood bacon and drizzled with icing on top."    
Where to find it: DeAnna's Diner
Donut Dog
"A homemade long John Donut, fresh grilled all beef Hotdog, applewood bacon and drizzled with icing on top."
Where to find it: DeAnna's Diner
Pineapple Stir-Fried Rice Bowls           
"Fried-rice filled pineapple with your choice of steak, chicken or shrimp!"                      
Where to find it: Mobile Deserts & Foods
Pineapple Stir-Fried Rice Bowls
"Fried-rice filled pineapple with your choice of steak, chicken or shrimp!"
Where to find it: Mobile Deserts & Foods
Funnel Cake Taco
"A taco shell dipped in a buffalo batter funnel cake mix, fried golden, filled with buffalo chicken dip; topped with lettuce, cheddar cheese, ranch, and cool ranch Doritos crumbles!"          
Where to find it:The Best Around
Funnel Cake Taco
"A taco shell dipped in a buffalo batter funnel cake mix, fried golden, filled with buffalo chicken dip; topped with lettuce, cheddar cheese, ranch, and cool ranch Doritos crumbles!"
Where to find it:The Best Around
Hog Trof         
"A baked potato, pulled pork, baked beans, cheese, and topped with creamy coleslaw."                  
Where to find it: Rising Smoke BBQ
Hog Trof
"A baked potato, pulled pork, baked beans, cheese, and topped with creamy coleslaw."
Where to find it: Rising Smoke BBQ
Loaded Fried Pickle Nachos           
"Deep Fried Pickle Chips loaded with cheese, bacon, chili, Jalapenos and ranch."        
Where to find it: Chester's Gators & Taters
Loaded Fried Pickle Nachos
"Deep Fried Pickle Chips loaded with cheese, bacon, chili, Jalapenos and ranch."
Where to find it: Chester's Gators & Taters
Loaded Onion Rings           
"Onion rings with cheese, ranch, bacon bits & chives!"                        
Where to find it: Captain Max's Fry & Seafood Shack
Loaded Onion Rings
"Onion rings with cheese, ranch, bacon bits & chives!"
Where to find it: Captain Max's Fry & Seafood Shack
Pop Rock Smoothies            
"Real fruit smoothies, topped off with popping Pop Rocks."                     
Where to find it: Cinnamon Saloon
Pop Rock Smoothies
"Real fruit smoothies, topped off with popping Pop Rocks."
Where to find it: Cinnamon Saloon
Poutine Sundae
"Fresh Cut fries topped with fresh cheese curds covered in gravy. Add sirloin steak to make the ultimate Cheese Steak!"     
Where to find it: DeAnna's Steak Sundaes
Poutine Sundae
"Fresh Cut fries topped with fresh cheese curds covered in gravy. Add sirloin steak to make the ultimate Cheese Steak!"
Where to find it: DeAnna's Steak Sundaes
Cookies & Cream Funnel Cake           
"Red Velvet Cookies and Cream funnel cake with a fudge drizzle."                        
Where to find it: Paulette's Food
Cookies & Cream Funnel Cake
"Red Velvet Cookies and Cream funnel cake with a fudge drizzle."
Where to find it: Paulette's Food
Twisted S'mores             
"Ribbon chips with a chocolate and marshmallow drizzle, topped with graham cracker sprinkles!"                     
Where to find it: Shockley's
Twisted S'mores
"Ribbon chips with a chocolate and marshmallow drizzle, topped with graham cracker sprinkles!"
Where to find it: Shockley's

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