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Golden brown funnel cake bites dusted with powdered sugar, served with dipping sauces on a rustic board.

Funnel Cake Bites Recipe: Fairground Classic


  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Funnel Cake Bites are crispy, golden, and dusted in powdered sugar bringing nostalgic fairground flavor to your kitchen in just 15 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Beat the eggs until foamy. Add milk and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Combine the wet and dry mixtures and whisk until smooth.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
  5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil using a cookie scoop or spoon.
  6. Fry until golden brown, flipping to cook both sides evenly.
  7. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Notes

  • Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and avoid soggy bites.
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized bites.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and crunch.
  • Customize with chocolate drizzle, caramel, or cinnamon sugar coating.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 288 kcal
  • Sugar: 13 g
  • Sodium: 198 mg
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 61 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.03 mg

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