Description
Delight in these crispy funnel cake sticks—golden, airy, and perfectly sweetened with a dusting of powdered sugar. A fun and easy twist on traditional funnel cakes, these sticks are fried to a light crunch and make a perfect treat for dessert or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously until the batter becomes smooth with no lumps.
- Heat oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or fryer and heat it to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the oil is hot enough for frying.
- Prepare batter for frying: Transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle with a wide opening or a piping bag fitted with a large round tip for easy pouring.
- Fry funnel cake sticks: Squeeze the batter into the hot oil in long, thin strips, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Cook evenly: Fry each strip for 2-3 minutes per side, turning them until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried sticks from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain off excess oil.
- Serve: Dust the hot funnel cake sticks generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use a candy or deep-frying thermometer to maintain accurate oil temperature for crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when frying to ensure even cooking and crisp texture.
- Serve immediately after frying for the best crispness; funnel cake sticks soften as they cool.
- For extra flavor, try adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- These funnel cake sticks can be dipped in chocolate sauce, caramel, or fruit preserves for variation.
