Description
Crispy, golden Funnel Cake Fries offer a carnival-worthy twist on classic fair treats. Dusted with powdered sugar and perfect for sharing, these playful snacks bring sweet nostalgia straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk pancake mix
- 1/4 cup cold water, plus 1-2 tablespoons if needed
- Vegetable oil for frying
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Finishing Touch:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare batter by gently whisking pancake mix, water, sugar, salt, and vanilla until ingredients are just incorporated, adjusting liquid to achieve a smooth, cake-like texture.
- Transfer batter into a piping bag fitted with a circular tip or a zip-top bag with a trimmed corner, positioning the bag upright in a tall glass while oil reaches optimal temperature.
- Heat cooking oil to 340-350°F in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan, ensuring consistent temperature for even frying.
- Carefully pipe 5-6 inch elongated strips directly into the hot oil, maintaining steady hand movement to create uniform shapes.
- Fry each strip for approximately 20-30 seconds per side, rotating when the underneath surface turns a rich golden brown color.
- Remove fried pastries using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip back into the pan before transferring to a paper towel-lined plate.
- While still warm, generously dust the crispy strips with powdered sugar, ensuring complete coverage for a delightful sweet finish.
- Serve immediately to preserve crispness and enjoy the fresh, warm texture of the fair-style treat.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect pancake-like texture by whisking ingredients just until combined, avoiding overmixing which can lead to tough funnel cakes.
- Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with a cut corner for controlled, elegant batter streams that create those signature lacy funnel cake patterns.
- Maintain a steady 340-350F to ensure crispy, golden-brown edges without burning or greasy results – invest in a kitchen thermometer for precision.
- Swap standard pancake mix with gluten-free alternatives to make this treat accessible for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring the same delightful crunch and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg