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Crispy Funnel Cake Fries Recipe Easy Homemade Carnival Treat

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These crispy funnel cake fries are a fun twist on traditional funnel cake, delivering a perfect crunch and sweet cinnamon sugar coating that brings carnival vibes right to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (whole or 2%, or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • About 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying, such as canola or peanut oil)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, mixed with powdered sugar)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt (about 3 minutes).
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs with milk and vanilla extract until smooth and frothy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Make the batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mix, stirring gently until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable (about 2 minutes).
  4. Heat the oil: Pour about 4 cups of vegetable oil into a frying pan or pot and heat to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer or test by dropping a bit of batter in the oil.
  5. Fry the funnel cake fries: Drizzle batter into hot oil in long, thin strips about 3-4 inches long. Fry 4-5 pieces at a time for 2–3 minutes, turning halfway until golden and crispy.
  6. Drain and cool: Remove fries with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels or a cooling rack to crisp further (about 2 minutes per batch).
  7. Dust with cinnamon sugar: Mix powdered sugar with cinnamon (optional) and sprinkle generously over warm fries.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better puffing. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt fries. Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady. Drain fries on a cooling rack for best crispiness. Reheat leftovers in an oven or toaster oven to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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