Description
Crispy, golden funnel cake fries made by frying a sweet vanilla batter and dusting them with powdered sugar for a perfect fair-style treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk plus 2 tablespoons, if needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frying
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying (about 3 inches deep)
Topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring continuously until the batter is smooth and pourable. If the batter is too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons of milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Prepare for frying: Pour the batter into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip or a squeeze bottle for better control when piping into the oil.
- Heat the oil: In a deep pan or Dutch oven, heat vegetable or canola oil about 3 inches deep over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to bring the oil to 340°F–350°F (170°C–175°C) and maintain this temperature throughout frying.
- Fry the funnel cake fries: Pipe 3–4 strips of batter, each about 5–6 inches long, directly into the hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes on one side until golden, then carefully flip and fry for another 2–3 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
- Drain excess oil: Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the fries from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any extra oil. Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter, keeping the oil at the correct temperature.
- Finish and serve: Once all the funnel cake fries are fried and drained, dust them generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately while warm and crispy for the best taste.
Notes
- Adjust the batter consistency with milk to ensure it pipes smoothly but is not too runny.
- Maintaining the oil temperature is key to getting crispy, non-greasy fries.
- Use a thermometer to accurately monitor oil temperature for best results.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fries crispy; they lose crispness if left to sit.
- You can try different toppings such as cinnamon sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 fries)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
