Description
Crispy, golden funnel cake bites deliver nostalgic carnival magic right to your kitchen. Sweet powdered sugar dusting and delicate dough create a perfect handheld treat you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Batter Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Frying and Topping Ingredients:
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously beat eggs with milk and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and slightly frothy.
- Gradually pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and create a smooth, pourable batter with a consistent texture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer to 375°F, ensuring the oil is hot enough for crispy, golden bites.
- Using a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or spoon, carefully drop small dollops of batter into the hot oil, creating bite-sized circular shapes.
- Fry each batch for 1-2 minutes, rotating occasionally to achieve an even, golden-brown color on all sides.
- Remove bites with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip back into the pan, then transfer to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain.
- While still warm, generously dust the funnel cake bites with powdered sugar, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispiness and enjoy the warm, sweet treats as a delightful dessert or snack.
Notes
- Customize the batter by adding a splash of almond extract or orange zest for a unique flavor twist that elevates the classic funnel cake bite.
- Ensure oil temperature remains consistent around 375°F to prevent soggy or overly greasy bites, using a digital thermometer for precise monitoring.
- For gluten-free variations, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same light and crispy texture.
- Cool bites on a wire rack instead of paper towels to preserve crunchiness and prevent soggy bottoms, allowing excess oil to drip away effectively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg