Description
These crispy funnel cake sticks are a fun, nostalgic treat inspired by classic carnival desserts. Golden and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and finished with powdered sugar, they’re quick to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- vegetable oil, for frying
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
- Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle and pipe short stick shapes directly into the hot oil.
- Fry each stick for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.
- Try rolling the sticks in cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar for a different twist.
- Serve with chocolate, caramel, or fruit for dipping.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to keep the oil temperature stable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
