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Homemade Funnel Cake Fries: Crispy Carnival Treats in 15 Minutes

Crispy-outside, fluffy-inside funnel cake fries dusted with powdered sugar bring the fairground experience home they are perfect for dipping and sharing.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 500 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, and brown sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until smooth. Pour the batter into a bottle that has a spout (a clean ketchup bottle works nicely).
  4. Add enough oil in an electric skillet or deep fryer so the depth is about 3 inches. Heat the oil to 375°F.
  5. Pipe the batter into the oil in lines that are about 4 inches long, and fry until golden, or about 30 to 45 seconds on each side.
  6. Remove the fries from the oil and place them on a wire rack or cookie sheet. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • The key to perfect funnel cake fries is maintaining a consistent oil temperature. If your oil is too hot, the outside will burn before the inside cooks; too cool, and the fries will absorb oil and become greasy. Always allow the oil to return to 375°F between batches. For extra safety, never fill your frying vessel more than halfway with oil, and keep a lid nearby to smother flames in case of fire. The squeeze bottle technique is much easier than the traditional funnel method and gives you better control over the size and shape of your fries.

Nutrition Information

Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Potassium 388mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 267IU (5%) Calcium 202mg (20%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500

% Daily Value*

Calories 500kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 388mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 267IU 5%
Calcium 202mg 20%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.