Description
Funnel Cake Bites offer a delightful and crispy twist on the classic fair treat. These bite-sized funnel cakes are golden fried to perfection, dusted with powdered sugar, and can be enjoyed plain or enhanced with chocolate, caramel sauce, or fresh fruit toppings for an irresistible snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil (for frying, about 2-3 inches in depth)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
- Optional: caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- Optional: fresh fruit toppings (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well blended.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, lightly whisk 1 large egg. Add 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
- Form batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, gently folding with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable, with some lumps remaining.
- Heat oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of 2-3 inches and heat over medium heat. Test the readiness by dropping a small bit of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and float to the surface promptly.
- Pipe batter into oil: Fill a squeeze bottle or piping bag with the batter. Squeeze the batter into the hot oil in small circular shapes about 2-3 inches in diameter to form bite-sized funnel cakes.
- Fry until golden: Cook the funnel cake bites for 1-2 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip gently with a slotted spoon and fry the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the cooked bites with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat frying with remaining batter.
- Dust and serve: Arrange the warm funnel cake bites on a serving platter. Generously dust with powdered sugar. Optionally, drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce and top with fresh fruit for an elevated flavor experience.
- Enjoy: Serve the bites warm as a stand-alone treat or with dipping sauces of choice.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistent to achieve crispy and evenly cooked bites without absorbing too much oil.
- If you don’t have a squeeze bottle, a piping bag or a plastic bag with the tip cut off can work for piping the batter.
- Use fresh fruit toppings like sliced strawberries or blueberries to add natural sweetness and freshness.
- For best results, serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
- Leftover bites can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.
