Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of fairground fun with our homemade funnel cakes recipe! These delightful treats are light, crispy, and golden brown, making them a perfect dessert for family gatherings, parties, or simply a cozy evening at home. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up these sweet delights topped with powdered sugar or customize them with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream. The process of drizzling the batter into hot oil is not only simple but also an enjoyable activity for the whole family. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-follow recipe that’s sure to make any occasion extra special!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan to 350°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Transfer batter to a resealable bag and snip off a corner for easy pouring.
- Carefully drizzle the batter into the hot oil in a circular motion.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg