Description
Easy Funnel Cake Fries are a fun and delicious twist on the classic fair treat, made by frying thin strips of sweet batter until golden and crispy. Perfect for serving as a dessert or snack, these fries are dusted with powdered sugar and optionally paired with chocolate or caramel dipping sauces for an extra indulgent touch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying and Serving
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Optional: chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep pot or deep fryer to approximately 350°F (175°C) to ensure proper frying temperature.
- Pipe Batter into Oil: Transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle or piping bag. Carefully squeeze the batter into the hot oil in long, thin strips to form the funnel cake fries shape.
- Fry Until Golden: Fry each side for 1-2 minutes or until the fries turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fries using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve: Dust the fries with powdered sugar while still warm and serve immediately with optional chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Be sure to maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for evenly cooked, crispy fries.
- If you don’t have a squeeze bottle or piping bag, you can use a spoon but piping will give the best shape.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispiness, as the fries soften if left out too long.
- Use neutral oil with a high smoke point like vegetable or canola oil for frying.
- Adjust the thickness of the batter with a little extra milk if it seems too thick to pipe easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
