Description
Funnel Cake Bites offer a fun and delicious twist on the classic fair treat, featuring crispy, golden mini funnel cakes fried to perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. These bite-sized delights are easy to make and can be customized with chocolate, caramel sauces, or fresh fruit toppings for an indulgent 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
Frying & Toppings
- Vegetable oil (for frying, about 2-3 inches in pot)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: chocolate sauce
- Optional: caramel sauce
- Optional: fresh fruit toppings
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the egg, then add milk and vanilla extract. Mix until fully blended.
- Combine Batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable, with some lumps remaining.
- Heat Oil: Fill a deep heavy-bottomed pot with 2-3 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Test readiness by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and float to the surface quickly.
- Pipe Batter into Oil: Fill a squeeze bottle or piping bag with the batter. Squeeze batter into the hot oil in circular motions forming 2-3 inch circles.
- Fry Funnel Cake Bites: Fry each side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, flipping carefully with a slotted spoon to cook evenly and avoid burning.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried bites and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Repeat the frying process until all batter is used.
- Add Toppings: Arrange the warm funnel cake bites on a serving platter. Dust them generously with powdered sugar. Optionally, drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce and garnish with fresh fruit for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve the funnel cake bites warm, either plain or with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible snack or dessert.
Notes
- Maintain medium heat during frying to ensure the bites cook through without burning.
- A squeeze bottle or piping bag helps achieve the classic funnel cake shape with precision.
- For crispier bites, allow oil temperature to stay consistent throughout frying.
- Use a slotted spoon to safely flip and remove bites from hot oil.
- Customize with seasonal fruits or your favorite toppings for different flavor variations.
