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Funnel Cake Bites Recipe

Funnel Cake Bites are a delightful twist on the classic funnel cake, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in bite-sized portions. This easy-to-make recipe brings the fairground favorite to your home kitchen. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these little bites of heaven are ideal for parties, family gatherings, or just a cozy night in. They're quick to whip up and customizable with your favorite toppings like powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Funnel Cake Bites Recipe
Yield: 20

Materials

  • - 2 cups of milk
  • - 1 egg
  • - 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • - 2 cups of flour
  • - Pinch of salt
  • - 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • - 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • - 6 tablespoons of butter melted
  • - Vegetable oil for frying
  • - Powdered sugar for sprinkling
  • - Optional: Whipped cream or fruit for topping

Instructions

Prepare the Batter:

  • - In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.
  • - Add in the salt, baking soda, and sugar, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
  • - Gradually fold in the flour, mixing until the batter is smooth and lump-free.

Prepare for Frying:

  • - Pour the batter into a gallon-sized Ziplock bag and set aside for a few minutes.
  • - In a large frying pan, pour vegetable oil to a depth of about half an inch. Heat the oil on high for about two minutes, then reduce the heat to medium.
  • - Test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter into it. If bubbles form around the edges, the oil is ready for frying.

Fry the Bites:

  • - Cut a small hole in one corner of the Ziplock bag to pipe the batter.
  • - Carefully drizzle the batter into the hot oil, forming 1-2 inch circles.
  • - Cook until the bottom side is golden brown, then flip with a slotted metal spatula to cook the other side until golden brown.
  • - Remove the bites from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve:

  • - Sprinkle the funnel cake bites generously with powdered sugar.
  • - Serve with optional toppings like whipped cream or fresh fruit.