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Easy Funnel Cake Recipe: Crispy County Fair Treats at Home

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You can make the crispy, golden funnel cake you love from the county fair right in your kitchen. This easy funnel cake recipe uses simple ingredients and cooks fast, giving you that perfect carnival texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
  4. Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
  5. Carefully transfer the batter into a funnel. Cover the spout with your finger.
  6. Hold the funnel over the hot oil and release your finger, allowing the batter to stream out in a circular motion to form a web or lattice shape. Work quickly to create the classic funnel shape.
  7. Fry the funnel cake for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until it is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Use tongs to carefully flip the funnel cake and cook the second side until golden.
  9. Remove the funnel cake from the oil and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  10. Repeat with the remaining batter, letting the oil return to 375 degrees Fahrenheit between batches.
  11. Dust the warm funnel cakes generously with powdered sugar before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispy funnel cakes, make sure your oil temperature stays steady at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oil is too cool, the dough will soak up too much oil and become soggy.
  • If you do not have a funnel, you can use a large zip-top plastic bag. Fill the bag with batter, snip a 1/2-inch opening in one corner, and squeeze the batter into the hot oil in a circular motion.
  • For a fun topping, try dusting with cinnamon sugar or topping with fresh berries and whipped cream.

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