If there’s one time of year to fire up out the Frydaddy, this weekend is it. Besides your trip to the State Fair this summer, the Super Bowl is an awesome opportunity to take advantage of all things fried, no holds barred. Chicken? Go for it. Egg rolls? We’ve got you covered. Deep fried chili on a stick? Patience, fat grasshopper, we’re working on it. Behold, Super Bowl foods that absolutely LOVE being fried, classified by animal type or lack thereof.

Chicken

• Korean Fried Chicken
• Chicken Ropa Empanadas

Pork

• Bacon Taquitos
• Scotch Eggs (ever deep-fry an egg before? It’s fun)
• Ham Croquettes
• Coconut Pork Egg Rolls

Chicken and Pork of the Sea

• Crunchy Coconut Shrimp
• Cornflake Eel Nuggets (you read that right)

Not of the Animal

• Deep-Fried Bananas
• Homemade Potato Chips

Wildcard

• “When Pigs Fly” Wings (the wings aren’t deep-fried, but the pork rinds they’re coated in sure are!)

More Tailgating Menus from Food Republic:

• Practice Round
• Creative Snacking
• Chili Recipes For All