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Funnel Cake Fries

Published by Meaghan on August 4, 2022 | last updated on August 4, 2022.

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Funnel cake fries are an easier way to enjoy the classic carnival food. Instead of a web of dough, you get easy to pick up pieces with all the yummy flavors and textures you know and love.

powdered sugar sprinkled funnel cake fries in a tissue paper lined basket

Can we agree that the best part of going to a fair, amusement park, or carnival is the food?

Forget the rides and games!

I’m all about the treats.

And one of my favorite is definitely funnel cake.

There’s nothing better than fresh, warm fried dough sprinkled with powdered sugar.

powdered sugar sprinkled funnel cake fries in a tissue paper lined basket

What are funny cake fries made of?

There’s nary a potato in sight in the recipe so don’t let the name fool you!

Funnel cake fries are made from fried batter, just like funnel cake itself.

They are called fries because the batter is in french fry style strips.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

overhead image showing the measured ingredients needed to make a batch of fried funnel cake fries

  • Flour– Regular all purpose flour
  • Sugar– Granulated
  • Baking powder– For lift
  • Salt– To balance the flavors
  • Milk– Any kind you have
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla– Real vanilla extract is better than imitation
  • Oil– For frying. Go with a neutral oil like vegetable, canola, or peanut.

How to Make

To make these funnel cake fries, start by heating 2 inches of oil to 350 in large heavy bottom pan.

mixed funnel cake batter in a glass mixing bowl

While the oil heats, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

When the dry ingredients are fully combined, whisk in the milk, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and the consistency of thick pancake batter.

a clear plastic piping bag filled with funnel cake batter

Fill a piping bag with the batter.

Pipe 4 to 5 small parallel tubes into the hot oil, and let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden on sides.

funnel cake fries in hot oil

Once the fries are golden, remove them from the oil carefully and drain them on a paper towel lined plate.

Repeat until all the batter has been used.

a pile of fried funnel cake fries on layered paper towels

Serve warm with marshmallow fluff, warm jam, and powdered sugar on top.

Enjoy!

powdered sugar sprinkled funnel cake fries in a tissue paper lined basket

Is funnel cake made from pancake batter?

There are some recipes out there that use pancake batter in funnel cake. 

These fries have a thicker batter than pancake batter, but it is very similar.

I’ve found that the thicker batter is needed for them to hold up to deep frying and retaining their desired shape. Nobody wants a soggy funnel cake fry!

powdered sugar sprinkled funnel cake fries in a tissue paper lined basket

Storing Leftovers

These are best warm from the pan, but if you have leftovers you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days.

Reheat them in a warm oven until warmed through.

a funnel cake fry being dunked in a small white bowl filled with raspberry jam

Tips and Tricks

  • The batter will be similar to a thick pancake batter when you are ready to fry it.
  • Make sure you rotate the fries while they cook since they start to float.
  • Don’t skip draining them. They will be a bit soggy if you don’t drain the excess oil off.

Other Fair Food

Funnel cake fries are a deliciously fun way to bring the taste of the fair home. Make them and enjoy!

Looking for other fair food you can enjoy at home? Try these:

  • Air Fryer Fried Oreos
  • Homemade Corn Dogs
  • Fried Pickles
  • Homemade Kettle Corn
  • Mexican Street Corn Salad

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powdered sugar sprinkled funnel cake fries in a tissue paper lined basket

Funnel Cake Fries

Funnel cake fries are an easier way to enjoy the classic carnival food. Instead of a web of dough, you get easy to pick up pieces with all the yummy flavors and textures you know and love.
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Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups flour
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Oil for frying
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Instructions

  • Heat 2 inches of oil to 350 F in a large heavy-bottom pan, leaving at least 2 inches of space from oil to the top of the pan
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until fully combined
  • Whisk in the milk, eggs and vanilla extract until smooth, mixture should be like thick pancake batter
  • Fill a piping bag with batter, then quickly pipe 4-5 small parallel tubes into the hot oil, and allow to cook 2-3 minutes or until golden on all sides, you will have to rotate them in the hot oil as they cook to get all sides since they start to float
  • Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate
  • Repeat until all batter has been used
  • Serve warm with marshmallow fluff, warm jam and a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top

Notes

  • The batter will be similar to a thick pancake batter when you are ready to fry it.
  • Make sure you rotate the fries while they cook since they start to float.
  • Don't skip draining them. They will be a bit soggy if you don't drain the excess oil off.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. basketball stars says

    August 11, 2022 at 11:12 pm

    Do you know what a serving is?

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    • 4sonsrus says

      August 12, 2022 at 12:45 am

      Yes, do you?

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      • nunyo says

        March 17, 2023 at 7:07 am

        😳

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