Description
Crispy funnel cake sticks bring carnival magic straight to home kitchens with a nostalgic twist. Golden-brown and dusted with powdered sugar, these delightful treats offer a playful escape you can savor in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar
- 2 teaspoons (8 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Cooking and Finishing:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Craft a smooth, lump-free batter by meticulously blending dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt – in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Create a separate mixture by whisking eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and silky.
- Merge wet and dry components, stirring gently to form a uniform, velvety batter without overmixing.
- Prepare a deep skillet or fryer, filling with vegetable oil to a depth of approximately 2 inches, and heat to a precise 375°F (190°C).
- Transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle or piping bag equipped with a wide-mouthed round tip for controlled dispensing.
- Carefully pipe elongated, slender strands of batter into the sizzling oil, working in small batches to maintain optimal temperature.
- Allow funnel cake strips to sizzle and transform, flipping once to ensure even, golden-brown coloration on both sides, roughly 2-3 minutes per surface.
- Extract the crispy sticks using a slotted spoon, positioning them on absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
- While still piping hot, generously dust the freshly fried sticks with a snowfall of powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet coating.
- Serve immediately to preserve maximum crispiness and enjoy the delightful textural contrast.
Notes
- Achieve optimal crispiness by maintaining consistent oil temperature around 375°F, using a candy thermometer for precision.
- Create uniform strips by practicing steady hand control when squeezing batter into hot oil, ensuring even cooking and golden-brown color.
- Prevent soggy texture by thoroughly draining fried sticks on paper towels, allowing excess oil to absorb quickly.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour or alternative milk options for dietary modifications without compromising the delightful crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg