Description
Delightful Funnel Cake Bites bring carnival magic right to kitchen counters, creating crispy golden treats that dance with powdered sugar. Sweet nostalgia meets quick preparation, letting you enjoy classic fair flavors without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) flour
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) butter, melted
- 1 egg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Incorporate salt, baking soda, and sugar into the wet mixture, then gradually fold in flour until batter reaches a consistent, lump-free texture.
- Transfer batter into a gallon-sized plastic bag, allowing it to rest for 3-5 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Fill a heavy-bottomed frying pan with vegetable oil, reaching approximately 1 inch deep. Heat oil to 350°F, monitoring temperature with a kitchen thermometer for precise cooking.
- Snip a small corner of the batter-filled bag, creating a narrow opening for controlled piping.
- Carefully pipe small circular batter drops into the hot oil, maintaining a distance to prevent splattering. Fry for 1-2 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Using a slotted spoon, gently flip funnel cake bites, cooking the opposite side until uniformly crisp and amber-colored.
- Remove bites using a spider strainer, allowing excess oil to drip back into the pan.
- Place fried bites on a wire rack lined with paper towels to absorb residual oil and maintain crispness.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm. Serve immediately alongside fresh berries or whipped cream for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to ensure a smoother, lump-free batter that blends perfectly.
- Control oil temperature carefully between 350-375°F for crispy, golden bites without burning or greasiness.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise oil monitoring and consistent frying results.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac-friendly treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 393 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 346 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg