Crispy Carnival Funnel Sticks (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Funnel Cake Batter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ cups milk
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
→ For Cooking & Serving
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Powdered sugar for dusting (around ½ cup)
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Vegetable oil for frying (enough to fill your pan 2-3 inches)
# Instructions:
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In a big bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir well to make sure it’s smooth and there aren’t any clumps of flour hiding.
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Take another bowl, crack open the eggs, pour in the milk, and mix in the vanilla. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the liquid looks even.
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Add the wet mix into the bowl with your dry ingredients. Stir continuously as it combines. Stir until your batter is lump-free and about the same thickness as pancake batter.
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Fill your frying pan or pot with enough oil to cover 2-3 inches. Heat it up to 350°F (175°C). If you’re not using a thermometer, drop in a tiny sample of batter. You’ll know it’s ready if it bubbles and floats back up fast.
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Scoop the batter into a squeeze bottle, a piping bag with a circular tip, or even a ziplock bag with a corner snipped off.
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Squeeze narrow strips of batter into your hot oil, about 3-4 inches long per line. Don’t overcrowd the pan, or they might stick to each other.
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Fry the sticks for a minute or two until the bottoms turn a nice golden brown. Flip them carefully using tongs or a slotted spoon and fry the other side until golden too.
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Lift the cooked sticks out of the oil using a slotted spoon. Place them onto a stack of paper towels so they can drain off any left-over oil.
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While they’re still nice and warm, sprinkle powdered sugar all over the funnel cake sticks. You can even shake the serving plate lightly to spread it more evenly.
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Serve while they’re still warm and crunchy! You can snack on them as-is or dip into chocolate, caramel, or jam for extra flavor.
# Notes:
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Keep the oil temperature stable to make sure your funnel cake sticks turn out crunchy and golden.
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If you’re feeling creative, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry mix or a dash of almond extract to the wet ingredients for a twist.
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These are awesome for gatherings—set up a serving station with different toppings, sauces, and sprinkles so friends can make their own treat.