Easy Funnel Cake Bites Recipe With Pancake Mix
Recipe by:Funnel cakes might just be the best part of going to the fair, and now you can enjoy them in your own home! This recipe is easy because it uses a pancake mix. So in just a couple of minutes, you can have your fun little bites frying away!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 ml) oil (for frying)
- 1 ½ cups (195 grams) buttermilk pancake mix (The kind that is "just add water)
- 2 tablespoons (24 grams) sugar
- ¾ cups (177 ml) water
- 2 teaspoons (9.86 ml) vanilla extract
- confectioners' sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a large stock pan or Dutch oven, heat oil to 375°F (190°C).2 cups oil
- Whisk the pancake mix and sugar in a large bowl.1 ½ cups buttermilk pancake mix, 2 tablespoons sugar
- Add the water and vanilla and whisk until there is no visible dry mix. The batter should be slightly thicker than pancake batter. If it spreads too quickly in the oil, stir in a tablespoon of pancake mix. If it feels too thick to scoop, add a teaspoon of water.¾ cups water, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Working in batches so that the bites are not crowded, carefully drop the batter into the heated oil, one tablespoon at a time.
- Fry until the bottom is golden brown, about 1 minute, and then flip each bite over and fry an additional minute, or until golden.
- Use a metal strainer to remove the bites to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool for 1 minute, then sift powdered sugar over the top.confectioners' sugar for topping
- Cook remaining batter. Serve while warm.
Notes
Yield: About 24 Bites
Oil Temperature:
Use a frying thermometer and keep the oil close to 375°F (191°C). The temperature drops slightly when the batter is added, so allow the oil to return to temperature between batches. Storage:
Funnel cake bites are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. Reheating:
Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 3–5 minutes until warmed through and crisp again. Avoid microwaving, which makes them soft instead of crisp. Make Full Funnel Cakes:
This batter can also be used for traditional funnel cakes. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into a cup or funnel and drizzle it into the hot oil in a spiral pattern. Fry for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Use a frying thermometer and keep the oil close to 375°F (191°C). The temperature drops slightly when the batter is added, so allow the oil to return to temperature between batches. Storage:
Funnel cake bites are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. Reheating:
Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 3–5 minutes until warmed through and crisp again. Avoid microwaving, which makes them soft instead of crisp. Make Full Funnel Cakes:
This batter can also be used for traditional funnel cakes. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into a cup or funnel and drizzle it into the hot oil in a spiral pattern. Fry for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
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