Description
Easy Funnel Cake Fries are a delightful twist on the classic carnival treat, offering crispy, golden strips of sweet fried batter dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for dessert lovers, this recipe is simple to make and ready in just 20 minutes, delivering a fun, fair-inspired snack that’s great for sharing.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 inches deep)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg thoroughly, then add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat Oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C), maintaining consistent temperature for even frying.
- Pipe Batter: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle fitted with a wide tip. Carefully pipe the batter into the hot oil in straight lines approximately 4–5 inches long to form the funnel cake fries.
- Fry Until Golden: Fry the batter strips in batches, turning occasionally, for 2–3 minutes until they are golden brown on all sides.
- Drain: Remove the fries from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: While still warm, dust the funnel cake fries generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with optional dipping sauces like chocolate, caramel, or strawberry.
Notes
- Maintain a consistent oil temperature for uniform frying and crispiness.
- Toss fried funnel cake fries with cinnamon sugar for a delicious churro-inspired variation.
- Use a wide-tipped piping bag or squeeze bottle to achieve the classic funnel cake fry shape.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 fries
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
