Description
Crispy sweet funnel cake bites bring carnival magic to home kitchens, delivering nostalgic fairground flavors in delightful miniature form. Golden-brown morsels dusted with powdered sugar invite you to savor childhood memories with each irresistible, crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating and Frying:
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup strawberry sauce
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a smooth dry ingredient foundation for the funnel cake bites.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously beat eggs with milk and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and slightly frothy.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring consistently to eliminate any lumps and create a silky, pourable batter with a medium-thick consistency.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F, ensuring the temperature remains steady for optimal frying.
- Transfer the batter to a squeeze bottle or piping bag with a small opening for precise drizzling.
- Carefully drop small, intricate web-like patterns of batter directly into the hot oil, creating bite-sized circular shapes that will crisp and golden quickly.
- Fry each batch for approximately 45-60 seconds, rotating once to ensure even browning and a uniformly crisp texture.
- Remove the golden-brown bites using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
- While still warm, generously dust the funnel cake bites with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet coating.
- Optional: Drizzle with chocolate chips, strawberry sauce, or caramel sauce for additional indulgent flavor variations.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the maximum crispness and warmth of these delightful sweet treats.
Notes
- Customize batter thickness by adjusting milk quantity for lighter or denser bites depending on personal preference.
- Use a candy thermometer to maintain precise oil temperature, preventing soggy or overly greasy results.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Control portion sizes and calorie intake by using a smaller piping tip for extra miniature bite-sized treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg