Crispy Carnival Funnel Sticks (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Funnel Cake Batter
01 -
2 cups all-purpose flour
02 -
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 -
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
04 -
½ teaspoon salt
05 -
1 ½ cups milk
06 -
2 large eggs
07 -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Cooking & Serving
08 -
Vegetable oil for frying (enough to fill pan 2-3 inches deep)
09 -
Powdered sugar for dusting (about ½ cup)
# Instructions:
01 -
Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Make sure there are no lumps hiding in your flour.
02 -
In a separate bowl, crack in your eggs, pour in the milk, and add the vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until smooth and the eggs are fully incorporated.
03 -
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into your bowl of dry ingredients, whisking continuously as you go. Keep mixing until you've got a smooth, pourable batter with no dry pockets or lumps. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.
04 -
Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or pot until it's about 2-3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). If you don't have a thermometer, test by dropping a tiny bit of batter in - it should bubble immediately and rise to the surface.
05 -
Transfer your batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip or a plastic squeeze bottle. If you don't have either, you can use a plastic ziplock bag with a small corner cut off.
06 -
When the oil is hot and ready, squeeze the batter into the oil in straight lines about 3-4 inches long. Don't overcrowd the pan - fry just a few sticks at a time so they don't stick together.
07 -
Let the funnel cake sticks fry for about 1-2 minutes until the bottom side is golden brown, then gently flip them using tongs or a slotted spoon. Cook for another minute or so until both sides are evenly golden and crispy.
08 -
Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the golden sticks from the hot oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain off any excess oil.
09 -
While the funnel cake sticks are still warm, transfer them to a serving plate and generously dust them with powdered sugar. Give the plate a little shake to ensure even coverage.
10 -
Serve these delicious treats immediately while they're still warm and crispy. They're perfect on their own or with a side of chocolate sauce, caramel, or fruit preserves for dipping.
# Notes:
01 -
The key to crispy funnel cake sticks is maintaining the right oil temperature throughout the frying process.
02 -
For a flavor twist, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients or a splash of almond extract to the wet mixture.
03 -
These make a great party dessert - you can set up a toppings bar with different sauces and sprinkles for guests to customize their own.