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Fried Twinkies
These fried Twinkies feature the classic snack cakes coated in a sweet batter, then deep fried to golden brown perfection. Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry sauce for a unique and decadent dessert.
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 or chocolate sauce optional
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
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
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.