Description
These Funnel Cake Bites are a delightful twist on the classic fair treat, made with a smooth batter fried to golden perfection in bite-sized portions. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and dusted with powdered sugar, they make an irresistible snack or dessert that’s easy to serve and fun to eat. Perfect for parties or a special treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter Ingredients
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 6 tablespoons of butter, melted
Frying & Serving
- Vegetable oil (for frying, about half an inch deep)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Whipped cream or fruit (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter, mixing until well blended.
- Add dry ingredients: Incorporate the pinch of salt, baking soda, and sugar into the wet mixture, stirring thoroughly to combine.
- Mix in flour: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, mixing gently until the batter is smooth without lumps.
- Transfer batter: Pour the batter into a gallon-sized Ziplock bag and set aside to rest for a few minutes.
- Heat oil: Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan until about half an inch deep. Heat the oil over high heat for 2 minutes, then reduce to medium heat.
- Test oil temperature: Drop a small amount of batter into the oil; if bubbles form around it, the oil is ready. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain temperature.
- Fry the bites: Cut a small hole in the corner of the Ziplock bag and pipe the batter into 1 to 2 small circles in the hot oil. Cook until the bottom side is golden brown.
- Flip and cook other side: Using a slotted metal spatula, gently flip the cake bites to cook the other side until golden brown as well.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the cooked bites and place them on paper towels to soak up any extra grease.
- Serve: Sprinkle the warm funnel cake bites with powdered sugar and optionally top with whipped cream or fresh fruit. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained to avoid greasy or undercooked bites.
- Use a slotted spatula to drain excess oil while flipping to keep bites crisp.
- For added flavor, try dusting with cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar.
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh and warm, but can be reheated briefly in the oven to regain crispness.
- Can be made slightly in advance; keep in a warm oven loosely covered.
- Adjust size of bites according to preference by controlling the amount of batter piped from the bag.
