STATE FAIR

Photos: Cricket nachos at the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair

A lone cricket garnishes a nacho chip. Those who tried the snack report that the crickets doused in cheese did not have a strong flavor. Alone they taste a little nutty. The texture was similar to pork rinds or popcorn.
A lone cricket garnishes a nacho chip. Those who tried the snack report that the crickets doused in cheese did not have a strong flavor. Alone they taste a little nutty. The texture was similar to pork rinds or popcorn.
Jordan C. Axelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
All Things Jerky offers nachos with a twist: they have crickets sprinkled on the top. Owner Jess Jerky sells insect-inspired snacks in addition to exotic meat sticks like kangaroo, ostrich and alligator.
All Things Jerky offers nachos with a twist: they have crickets sprinkled on the top. Owner Jess Jerky sells insect-inspired snacks in addition to exotic meat sticks like kangaroo, ostrich and alligator.
Jordan C. Axelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
All Things Jerky offers nachos with a twist: they have crickets sprinkled on the top. Owner Jess Jerky sells insect-inspired snacks in addition to exotic meat sticks like kangaroo, ostrich and alligator.
All Things Jerky offers nachos with a twist: they have crickets sprinkled on the top. Owner Jess Jerky sells insect-inspired snacks in addition to exotic meat sticks like kangaroo, ostrich and alligator.
Jordan C. Axelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The cricket nachos were All Things Jerky's Sporkies entry this year.
The cricket nachos were All Things Jerky's Sporkies entry this year.
Jordan C. Axelson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Steve Janetski (left) and Jordan Mikkelsen (right) share an order of cricket nachos.
Steve Janetski (left) and Jordan Mikkelsen (right) share an order of cricket nachos.
Jordan C. Axelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Steve Janetski (left) and Jordan Mikkelsen taste cricket nachos from All Things Jerky at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Steve Janetski (left) and Jordan Mikkelsen taste cricket nachos from All Things Jerky at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Jordan C. Axelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
All Things Jerky offers a variety of exotic meats, bugs, popcorn, and peanuts.
All Things Jerky offers a variety of exotic meats, bugs, popcorn, and peanuts.
Jordan C. Axelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Customers wait in line for snacks ranging from ghost pepper popcorn to cricket nachos. Jess Jerky, the owner of All Things Jerky, said the nachos would likely make a return next year due to their popularity.
Customers wait in line for snacks ranging from ghost pepper popcorn to cricket nachos. Jess Jerky, the owner of All Things Jerky, said the nachos would likely make a return next year due to their popularity.
Jordan C. Axelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel