Description
Crispy funnel cake sticks bring carnival magic straight to your kitchen, delivering sweet nostalgia with a playful twist. Delicate golden strands of fried dough dusted with powdered sugar promise a delightful treat you’ll savor with pure childhood excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk pancake mix
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cold water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Cooking Ingredients:
- Vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Whisk pancake mix, cold water, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until just combined, creating a smooth, cake-like batter. Adjust consistency by adding water sparingly if too thick.
- Transfer batter into a piping bag with a round tip or a zip-top bag with a trimmed corner. Position the bag in a tall glass to prevent potential spills.
- Fill a Dutch oven or deep pan with oil to a minimum depth of 3 inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat, targeting a temperature range of 340°F-350°F. Line a plate with paper towels for draining.
- Carefully pipe 3-4 batter strips directly into the hot oil, creating 5-6 inch long sticks. Fry each strip for 20-30 seconds, then gently flip and cook the opposite side until achieving a uniform golden-brown color. Carefully transfer fried sticks to the paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Continue frying remaining batter, monitoring and maintaining consistent oil temperature throughout the process.
- Generously dust the crispy funnel cake sticks with powdered sugar using a fine mesh strainer. Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by complementary dipping sauces or creative toppings.
Notes
- Adjust batter consistency carefully by adding water gradually to ensure light, crispy texture without being too runny or thick.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise oil temperature control, preventing undercooked or burnt funnel cake sticks.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular pancake mix with gluten-free pancake mix or alternative flour blend.
- Keep oil temperature consistent between 340-350°F for even golden-brown coloration and perfect crunchiness throughout each stick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg