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Funnel Cake Fries

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These Funnel Cake Fries are an easy, nostalgic dessert made at home in under 25 minutes. Light, crispy, and golden, they’re perfect for dipping in sweet sauces and bring all the fairground fun to your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • Milk (whole or plant-based: almond, oat, or soy)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond/maple extract for variation)
  • All-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
  • Baking powder
  • Granulated sugar (or light brown sugar)
  • Salt
  • Vegetable or canola oil for frying (or peanut/sunflower oil)
  • Powdered sugar (or cinnamon sugar for dusting)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients into a smooth, pourable batter. Adjust consistency with more milk or flour as needed.
  4. Transfer batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle.
  5. Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 340–350°F (171–177°C).
  6. Pipe 3–4 strips (5–6 inches each) of batter into the hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Dust warm fries with powdered or cinnamon sugar and serve with dipping sauces like chocolate, caramel, or fruit preserves.

Notes

  • Add cinnamon or lemon zest to the batter for extra flavor.
  • Best enjoyed fresh; reheat in the oven or air fryer, not the microwave.
  • Batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a few hours.
  • Try dips like marshmallow fluff, maple syrup, or whipped cream.
  • Gluten-free flour works well when maintaining proper batter consistency.

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