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Can' t-miss food at the Ohio State Fair

A turkey leg stuffed with mac and cheese and topped with shredded turkey. Photo: Alissa Widman Neese/Axios Alissa here. What's a fair without deep-fried goodness? If you're heading to the Ohio State Fair in its final days — it ends Sunday — bring an empty stomach for these delicious dishes: Shock value: A stuffed turkey leg from Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ.The new shrimp Alfredo version ($30) is getting a lot of attention, but I stuck with the classic mac and cheese ($25). Served in a foil pan, it's a huge, juicy mess that's enough food for three people. Classic twist: A Pronto Pups corn dog ($5) made with pancake batter instead of traditional cornbread.When they ask "ketchup or mustard?" the correct answer is always "both." ? Intriguing flavor: Deep-fried, garlic-stuffed olives on a stick from Waffle Bombs ($6). Sweet breading, tangy center. All-around delicious. For its nutritional value — sort of: The "Oh My" from the Dole Whip stand ($14). This hollowed-out whole pineapple is filled with chunks and juice, topped with pineapple soft-serve ice cream.An entire day's serving of fruit makes this a fair "health food."Tyler also recommends the zucchini fries sold at a stand near the SkyGlider's north station. For dessert: A No. 1 combo — deep fried buckeyes, Oreos and Nutter Butters — next to the bulk candy tent ($10). Share with a friend. (Or don't. We won't judge.)Dole Whip is a delicacy known for being a Disney World and Disneyland exclusive, so get it while you can. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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