Description
Funnel cake fries are a fun and delicious twist on the classic carnival treat, featuring crispy, golden fried batter sticks dusted with powdered sugar. These sweet, crispy fries are perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings and ideal for serving at parties or fairs.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying & Serving
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg thoroughly, then whisk in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine Batter: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. The batter should be slightly thinner than pancake batter; add a splash more milk if necessary.
- Heat Oil: Pour 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or saucepan and heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe Batter: Transfer the batter to a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or zip-top bag with a small corner cut off. Carefully pipe straight lines of batter about 4 to 5 inches long directly into the hot oil.
- Fry Funnel Cake Fries: Fry the batter lines in batches, turning once, until they are golden brown on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fries using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve: While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Funnel cake fries are best enjoyed fresh to maintain their crispiness.
- Serve with chocolate sauce, strawberry puree, or caramel for delicious dipping options.
- For an extra warm flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter before mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
