Description
Crispy Funnel Cake Sticks are a delightful twist on the classic fair treat, featuring golden-brown, crunchy sticks dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for sharing or enjoying as a fun snack, these funnel cake sticks are easy to make at home using a simple batter fried to perfection.
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 and Finishing
- 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, ensuring the mixture is evenly blended.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, stirring continuously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a skillet or deep fryer and heat it to 375°F (190°C), maintaining consistent temperature for even frying.
- Pipe batter into oil: Using a squeeze bottle or piping bag, carefully pipe the batter into the hot oil in long strips, working in batches to avoid crowding the pan.
- Fry until golden: Fry each side of the batter strips for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping carefully with a slotted spoon or tongs.
- Drain and dust: Remove the cooked funnel cake sticks from the oil with a slotted spoon, drain excess oil on paper towels, and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Maintaining the oil temperature at 375°F is crucial for crispy and evenly cooked funnel cake sticks.
- Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag to easily control the shape and size of the sticks while piping batter.
- Work in batches to prevent the oil temperature from dropping and to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Allow the sticks to drain well on paper towels to reduce excess oil and enhance crispiness.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, as funnel cake sticks are best eaten fresh and warm.
