Description
Funnel Cake Fries are a playful twist on the classic carnival funnel cake, featuring crispy, golden fried batter strands dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect as a fun dessert or snack, these fries are easy to make at home and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 inches deep)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined, ensuring an even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform, which will help create a tender batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until a smooth, lump-free batter forms, perfect for piping.
- Heat the Oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or saucepan and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (177°C), ensuring it’s hot enough for frying but not smoking.
- Pipe the Batter: Transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle or a piping bag fitted with a wide tip. Carefully pipe 4–5 inch straight lines of batter directly into the hot oil, spacing them to avoid sticking.
- Fry the Fries: Fry the batter lines in batches for 1–2 minutes on each side, or until they turn a crispy golden brown, turning carefully to cook evenly.
- Drain and Dust: Remove the funnel cake fries with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil. While still warm, dust them generously with powdered sugar for sweetness.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the funnel cake fries freshly made, optionally with dipping sauces like chocolate, strawberry, or caramel for added indulgence.
Notes
- Serve with dipping sauces such as chocolate, strawberry, or caramel for an extra fun twist.
- Maintain the oil temperature between 350–360°F during frying for crispier, perfectly cooked fries.
- Use a squeeze bottle for better control when piping the batter into the oil.
- Drain fries thoroughly on paper towels to avoid sogginess.
- Best served immediately for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 fries
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
