Description
This recipe transforms the beloved county fair treat, funnel cake, into manageable, dippable, and fun-to-eat funnel cake fries. These sweet, crispy, and utterly delightful homemade fries bring all the fun of the fair right to your kitchen. They are easy to make with common pantry ingredients and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or a family dessert. Making them at home ensures quality ingredients for a better-for-you treat.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour: 2 cups
Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Milk: 1 1/2 cups
Large eggs: 2
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Vegetable oil: For frying
Powdered sugar: For dusting
Instructions
1. 1. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix them thoroughly.
2. 2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. 3. Mix Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. A few lumps are okay. Do not overmix the batter for your funnel cake fries.
4. 4. Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large, deep pot or Dutch oven, ensuring it’s at least 2-3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350-375°F (175-190°C). Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
5. 5. Pipe Fries: Pour the batter into a squeeze bottle or a large piping bag with a small round tip. Carefully squeeze thin streams of batter directly into the hot oil, creating “fry” shapes. Fry 4-6 funnel cake fries at a time to avoid overcrowding.
6. 6. Fry until Golden: Cook the funnel cake fries for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7. Drain & Dust: Remove the golden funnel cake fries with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately dust with powdered sugar. Serve your delicious funnel cake fries warm.
- Prep Time: N/A
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 small funnel cake fries
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Funnel Cake Fries, Fair Food, Dessert, Snack, Fried Dough, Sweet Treat, Crispy, Easy