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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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and well combined.
  5. 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).
  6. In a deep frying pan or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches350°F (175°C).
  7. 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.
  8. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  9. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until the bites are golden brown.
  10. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  11. Serve:Dust the warm funnel cake bites generously with powdered sugar.Serve hot with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or fresh fruit for dipping.
  12. Dust the warm funnel cake bites generously with powdered sugar.
  13. 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.