Description
Crispy funnel cake bites bring carnival magic straight to home kitchens with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Sweet powdered sugar and golden-brown edges make these treats irresistible for anyone craving nostalgic carnival memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 6 tablespoons (3 fluid ounces) butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter until thoroughly combined.
- Incorporate salt, baking soda, and sugar into the wet mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add flour, folding gently until the batter achieves a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Transfer the prepared batter into a gallon-sized plastic bag, allowing it to rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Fill a frying pan with vegetable oil to approximately half-inch depth.
- Heat the oil on high for two minutes, then reduce to medium heat.
- Validate oil temperature by dropping a small batter droplet; bubbles forming around edges indicate readiness.
- Snip a small opening at the bag’s corner and carefully pipe thin circular streams into the hot oil.
- Fry bites until the bottom turns golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Using a slotted metal spatula, delicately flip each bite and cook the opposite side until equally golden.
- Transfer fried bites onto paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by optional whipped cream or fresh fruit garnish.
Notes
- Customize Batter by adjusting flour consistency for lighter or denser texture depending on preference.
- Control Oil Temperature precisely to avoid burning or undercooking funnel cake bites by using a cooking thermometer around 375°F.
- Make Gluten-Free Version by substituting all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend or almond flour for alternative dietary needs.
- Reduce Calories by using alternative cooking methods like air frying or baking instead of deep-frying to create a healthier version of the classic treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 164 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg