Description
Crispy funnel cake sticks bring carnival magic straight to home kitchens with their golden, powdered sugar-dusted perfection. Sweet nostalgia meets simple pleasure, inviting you to savor childhood memories in each delightful, crisp bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Craft a smooth, lump-free batter by whisking dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform flour mixture with sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a frothy liquid base by vigorously blending eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well-incorporated and slightly aerated.
- Merge wet and dry components gradually, stirring with a whisk to develop a silky, fluid consistency that cascades smoothly off the utensil, slightly more liquid than classic pancake batter.
- Prepare a deep cooking vessel, filling it with vegetable oil approximately two inches deep, and heat to precisely 350°F using a reliable temperature gauge for optimal frying conditions.
- Transfer batter into a piping apparatus, selecting a medium round tip or carefully trimming a plastic bag’s corner to create a controlled dispensing point.
- Gently release batter into sizzling oil, forming slender 3-4 inch sticks, carefully spacing them to prevent clustering and ensure even golden transformation.
- Monitor each stick’s development, rotating once to achieve uniform caramelization, typically requiring 30-60 seconds per side until achieving a rich, amber-toned exterior.
- Extract crispy sticks using a perforated utensil, allowing excess oil to drain completely on an elevated wire rack or absorbent paper surface.
- Generously dust the warm, crisp sticks with a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar, creating an elegant white coating.
- Present immediately alongside decadent dipping sauces like velvety chocolate or luxurious caramel for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Master temperature control by using a reliable candy thermometer to ensure consistent oil heat, preventing soggy or burnt funnel cake sticks.
- Create smooth batter by whisking ingredients thoroughly and gradually combining wet and dry mixtures to avoid lumps that can affect texture.
- Experiment with alternative flours like gluten-free or whole wheat for dietary variations, adjusting liquid ratios to maintain proper batter consistency.
- Enhance flavor profiles by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter, or incorporating citrus zest for a bright, unexpected twist.
- 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: 190 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg