Description
These mini funnel cakes are about to become your new favorite treat! This recipe brings all the joy of carnival funnel cakes right to your kitchen. These bite-sized beauties are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and showered with plenty of powdered sugar, just like the ones from the fair!
Ingredients
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For the Funnel Cake Bites
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Beat eggs until foamy, then mix in milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry until you have a smooth batter, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Heat about ¾ inch of vegetable oil to $375^{circ} ext{F}$ in a heavy pot or deep skillet.
- Drop batter by spoonfuls (using a cookie scoop works well) into the hot oil, cooking until golden brown on both sides (about 1–2 minutes per side). Do not overcrowd the pan; work in batches.
- Drain the cooked bites on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar while they are still warm.
- Enjoy your homemade carnival treat!
Notes
My Top Tips for Perfect Funnel Cake Bites
- Watch that oil temperature! Keep it around $375^{circ} ext{F}$ using a thermometer.
- Make sure your oil is deep enough—about ¾ inch of oil is perfect.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry about 4–5 pieces at a time to maintain oil temperature.
Storage Tips
Like any fried food, these are best eaten right away while they’re hot and crispy. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a day. To reheat, pop them in a $350^{circ} ext{F}$ oven or air fryer for a few minutes until they’re warmed through and crisp again. Dust with fresh powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 402kcal
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
Keywords: funnel cake, fair food, fried dessert, powdered sugar, mini dessert