Funnel Cake Bites are mini versions of the classic fair favorite, featuring crispy, golden dough dusted with powdered sugar. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, game days, or just a fun dessert!
Funnel Cake Bites Recipe
Funnel Cake Bites are mini versions of the classic fair favorite, featuring crispy, golden dough dusted with powdered sugar. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, game days, or just a fun dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2cups(190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 1cup(240ml) whole milk
- 2large eggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Make the Batter:In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Heat the Oil:In a deep frying pan or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches350°F (175°C).
- In a deep frying pan or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Funnel Cake Bites:Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until the bites are golden brown.Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until the bites are golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve:Dust the warm funnel cake bites generously with powdered sugar.Serve hot with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or fresh fruit for dipping.
- Dust the warm funnel cake bites generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve hot with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or fresh fruit for dipping.
Notes
Add flavor:Mix 1/2 tsp cinnamon into the batter for a spiced version.
Make it chocolatey:Drizzle with chocolate syrup or add cocoa powder to the batter.
Storage:Best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftover bites in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to crisp them up.
