If You Grew Up In Delaware, You Definitely Love These 10 Classic Dishes

Delawareans take their food seriously because we grew up with some of the best regional food in the country. Some of the most famous food in Delaware is seafood, but there are plenty of us that grew up on iconic desserts like salt water taffy, peach pie, and much more. Take a look at these 10 classic Delaware dishes... but be warned, you'll be craving them all by the end of the list!

1. Steamed Crabs

When you think of what food Delaware is known for, steamed crabs are at the top of the list. From Wilmington to Bethany, there are amazing little crab shacks all over the state. Nothing quite beats picking up a bushel for a family crab feast, though, and steaming/seasoning them yourself.

2. Fried Chicken

Fried chicken may be popular in the south, but this classic Delaware food was perfected on the Delmarva peninsula.

3. Crab Cakes

The best crabcakes in the world can be found at Woody's in Dewey Beach! But we do all have a soft-spot for our local deli, or an Aunt that had the best no-filler recipe in the family.

4. Slippery Dumplings

Here in Delaware, our dumplings are flat - almost like big noodles. Bisquick dumplings that are enormous and doughy just don't feel right, so we have our chicken with these

slippery dumplings instead.

5. Scrapple

Don't question what's in it, just fry it up well-done and enjoy it with eggs for breakfast.

6. Delaware Bay Oysters

We all know that the BEST oysters are Delaware oysters. In the summer, you can easily find them straight out of the bay at seafood markets, roadside stands, or bayfront restaurants like JP's Wharf in Bowers Beach.

7. Boardwalk fries... with vinegar.

We don't dare ask for ketchup with boardwalk fries, this iconic Delaware food needs a big cup of Thrasher's with malt vinegar.

8. Salt Water Taffy

One of the most famous foods in Delaware, this gooey, sticky treat is a summertime must for Delawareans! What's your favorite flavor?

9. Peach Pie

Peach Pie is the state dessert of Delaware, and we're always sure that this classic Delaware dish is served at summer picnics or parties. One of the best places to chow down on this iconic Delaware state food is Warren's Station, a seasonal restaurant in Sussex County.

10. The Bobbie

Capriotti's most famous sandwich has become one of the best known Delaware food exports. You can even get one in Las Vegas! Plenty of local delis in Delaware have created their own version of this turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce sandwich, too.

What's your favorite of these classic Delaware foods? We could really go for some steamed crabs right now, excuse us while we check to see if either Boondocks or the Old Mill are open for the season.