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Savory Funnel Cakes
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 106 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Ingredients
funnel cake batter
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
- 2 teaspoons minced thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- oil for frying
garnish
- honey for drizzling
- crumbled cotija cheese or another crumbly cheese of your choice
- thinly sliced chives
- sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Pour 2 inches oil into a deep skillet and preheat to 375˚F.
- Pour egg, milk and water into a mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Combine flour, chives, thyme, baking powder, salt, and pepper into another mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Add dry mixture to wet mixture and whisk together until a thick and smooth batter forms.
- Holding the hole of a funnel shut with your finger, scoop 1/3 cup of the mixture into the top of the funnel.
- Holding the funnel about 2 inches over the hot oil, release your finger from the bottom hole and move the funne around so the batter creates a string of overlapping and intertwining circles.
- Fry the funnel cake for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until each side of lightly golden brown and carefully transfer to drain on paper towels.
- Repeat until all of the batter has been used.
- Drizzle each funnel cake with honey and top with a generous sprinkle of cheese and chives. Finish each funnel cake with a dash of crushed sea salt flakes and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
243mg
(10%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
103IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 103IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.