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Homemade funnel cake with powdered sugar on top on a gray plate.
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Easy Homemade Fried Funnel Cake Recipe

Homemade Fried Funnel is easy and doesn't have to come from the state fair or boardwalk. Add your favorite toppings to your DIY funnel cake!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 small funnel cakes
Author: Jen Talley
Cost: $2

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or canola)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Oil for frying (will vary based on how large of a pot you use)

Instructions

  • Measure and mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the milk, egg, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix the batter well.
  • Fill a saucepan with about 2 inches of oil. Turn the stove on high and heat the oil to 375° F. Once it is heated turn it down to medium heat. If you don't have a thermometer wait a couple minutes and drop a very small amount of batter in the oil. If it immediately floats and starts sizzling then the oil should be hot enough.
  • Put the batter in a pastry bag large ziptop bag. Using scissors cut across one of the corners to make a hole.
  • Fold the corner that has the hole and bring it to the hot oil. Carefully let the fold go and gently apply pressure to the bag while moving around in a lattice pattern. Fold the corner and set the bag in a cup or bowl.
  • Fry for about 1-2 minutes or until the first side is golden brown. Use metal tongs to flip and cook the remaining side for 1-2 minutes or until it is also golden brown. The second side cooks faster.
  • Use metal tongs to remove the funnel cake from the oil and set it on a wire rack. Dust powdered sugar on top or add your other favorite toppings.
  • Repeat 5 more times or until you have used all the batter. It makes about 6 small funnel cakes.

Notes

Recipe Tips:
  • Using a small saucepan allows you to use less oil for frying.
  • You can use a pastry bag or a ziptop bag for transferring the batter into the oil.
  • Fold the tip that was cut and set it in a cup while you want to do the next funnel cake.
Storage:
  • Storage: Store leftover funnel cakes in an air-tight container or bag in the fridge for 4 days.
  • Reheating: You can reheat funnel cakes in the oven, microwave or air fryer. I prefer using the air fryer because it is quick and keeps the outside crispy.
  • Freezing: Funnel cakes can be frozen individually in bags.