In the grown-up years that followed, I came to love the smell of a New York City street fair, the sausages and peppers, the arepa fritters of fried corn and cheese, and yes, the funnel cakes.

NPR: The Curious Incident of the Funnel Cake in the Lawn

The fritters may be deep or shallow fried.

WSJ: Stephen Stryjewski's Calas (Rice Fritters) With Apple, Currant and Celery Salad | Slow Food Fast