Description
Crispy Funnel Cake Sticks are a delightful twist on the classic carnival treat, featuring golden, crispy strips of batter fried to perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. They are easy to make at home and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with their light, airy texture and sweet vanilla flavor.
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 & Topping
- Vegetable oil (for frying, about 2 inches deep)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to create a consistent dry mixture.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth and lump-free batter.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or fryer to a depth of about 2 inches and heat it to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for frying.
- Pipe the Batter: Using a squeeze bottle or piping bag, carefully pipe the batter into the hot oil in long strips, working in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry Until Golden: Fry each side of the funnel cake sticks for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they turn a golden brown and develop a crispy texture.
- Drain and Dust: Remove the sticks from the oil using a slotted spoon, place on paper towels to drain excess oil, then generously dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Maintaining the oil temperature is key to achieving crispy funnel cake sticks; too low and they absorb oil, too high and they burn.
- Use a funnel cake squeeze bottle or piping bag with a large round tip for best results in shaping.
- Serve immediately after frying for the crispest texture.
- Can be customized with cinnamon sugar or chocolate drizzle as alternate toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
