Description
Funnel Cake Bites are the ultimate bite-sized fairground treat, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and dusted with powdered sugar. This quick and easy recipe brings all the fun of the fair straight to your kitchen! Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a cozy night in. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for a sweet snack everyone will love. Ready in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until the batter is smooth.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or pot, heat 1 inch of oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Bites: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Drain and Dust: Remove the bites from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite sauces or on their own. Best enjoyed fresh!
Notes
- For an extra twist, try adding cinnamon to the batter or dusting the bites with cinnamon sugar.
- Fry the bites in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lower the oil temperature and affect crispiness.
- These are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg