Description
Bring the sweet nostalgia of the fair home with these classic County Fair Funnel Cakes—crispy, golden, and dusted in powdered sugar. Perfect for summer cookouts, carnivals, or weekend treats
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter,melted
Vegetable oil,for frying
Powdered sugar,for dusting
Instructions
In a medium bowl,whisk together flour,sugar,baking powder,and salt
In a separate bowl,whisk milk,egg,and melted butter
Slowly stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined
Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F (190°C)
Transfer batter to a squeeze bottle or piping bag
Squeeze batter into hot oil in spirals or squiggles
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown
Remove and drain on paper towels
Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm
Notes
You can top with whipped cream,fruit,powdered sugar,or chocolate syrup
For crispier funnel cakes,use slightly less milk
Do not overcrowd the pot—fry 1 or 2 at a time for best results
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg