5 from 34 votes
Fried Twinkies
Fried Twinkies are Twinkie cakes dipped in a pancake batter then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside while remaining soft inside. The fried treats are dusted with powdered sugar and optionally served with raspberry or chocolate dipping sauce for extra sweetness. This dessert offers a decadent, warm, and crispy exterior contrasting with the familiar creamy Twinkie interior.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
180 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 twinkies
- 1 1/2 cups pancake mix
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil plus more for frying
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- raspberry sauce optional, or chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
- Place the pancake mix, egg, milk, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil and vanilla extract in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Dip each Twinkie into the batter, then place in the oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over.
- Place the Twinkies on a serving plate and sift powdered sugar over the top. Serve immediately with a side of dipping sauce if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
114mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.