Description
Carnival magic meets homemade delight with crispy funnel cake sticks that dance between golden-brown perfection and nostalgic sweetness. Powdered sugar kisses each delicate strand, promising a carnival-worthy treat you’ll savor with pure childhood joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (237 ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Craft a velvety batter by blending dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring uniform distribution of flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Whisk eggs with milk and vanilla in a separate container, then gently incorporate into the dry mixture until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to precisely 350F, utilizing a culinary thermometer for accuracy and consistent temperature monitoring.
- Fill a piping apparatus with the prepared batter, selecting a wide circular nozzle for optimal shape creation.
- Delicately pipe elongated strands directly into the shimmering oil, using kitchen scissors to cleanly segment each stick.
- Fry the batter strips in measured batches, rotating midway to ensure golden-brown perfection on both sides, typically requiring 1-2 minutes per side.
- Extract the crisp sticks using a perforated spoon, transferring them to an absorbent paper-lined surface to eliminate excess oil.
- Generously cascade powdered sugar over the warm, crispy sticks, creating a delicate, sweet coating.
- Present the funnel cake sticks immediately, accompanied by decadent dipping sauces like rich chocolate, buttery caramel, or cloud-like whipped cream.
Notes
- Keep oil temperature steady around 350F for perfectly crispy, golden-brown funnel cake sticks without burning or undercooking.
- Maintain consistent batter thickness by whisking thoroughly to prevent lumps, ensuring even frying and smooth texture.
- Use clean kitchen scissors for precise cutting and clean edges when shaping batter strips in hot oil.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends or almond flour for alternative dietary needs, adjusting liquid ratios slightly to maintain batter consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg