Description
Delicious homemade funnel cake fries, a crispy and sweet treat perfect for snacking or dessert. Made with a simple batter and fried to golden perfection, then dusted generously with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk plus 1-2 tablespoons, if needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Frying
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
To Serve
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients and Combine: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and pourable. If the batter is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk, one at a time, until the right consistency is reached.
- Heat Oil: Heat 3 inches of vegetable or canola oil in a deep pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 340°F–350°F (170°C–175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the temperature.
- Pipe Batter and Fry: Pour the batter into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip or a squeeze bottle. Pipe 3–4 strips of batter, about 5–6 inches long, directly into the hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes on one side, then flip and fry another 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the fries to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining batter, maintaining oil temperature.
- Serve: Once cooked, dust the funnel cake fries generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature stays steady at 340°F–350°F for crispy fries without absorbing too much oil.
- If batter thickens too much, add milk gradually to maintain smooth pourable consistency.
- Use a thermometer for accurate oil temperature to avoid under or overcooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture as they can get soggy if left to sit.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend with baking powder included.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel fry
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
