These Vintage Funnel Cake Bites are a fun and crispy treat, perfect for any occasion when you’re craving a nostalgic fair-style dessert! They’re small, bite-sized versions of the classic funnel cake, deep-fried to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. Here’s how to make them:
Vintage Funnel Cake Bites
Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil or shortening for frying
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour (or self-rising flour, omit the baking powder if using self-rising flour)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (omit if using self-rising flour)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (more if needed for batter consistency)
For Serving:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: Chocolate sauce, fruit toppings, or whipped cream
Instructions:
1. Heat the oil:
- In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil or shortening to 350°F (175°C). You need enough oil to submerge the funnel cake bites, so ensure there’s about 3 inches of oil in the pot.
2. Prepare the batter:
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and ground nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk to reach the desired consistency.
3. Form the funnel cake bites:
- Using a spoon or small ladle, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. For smaller bites, you can use your hands or a piping bag to drop the batter in bite-sized pieces into the oil.
- Fry the bites for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the oil.
4. Drain and serve:
- Remove the fried funnel cake bites with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Immediately dust the funnel cake bites with powdered sugar while they’re still warm.
5. Serve:
- Serve the funnel cake bites as they are, or with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, fresh fruit, or whipped cream on top for extra indulgence.
These Vintage Funnel Cake Bites are crispy, sweet, and easy to make at home, giving you that fair-food experience without the trip! Perfect for sharing with family and friends! 😋🍩
