Easy Funnel Cake Bites Recipe With Pancake Mix

3 funnel cake bites on a stack of 3 plates, with 1 bite cut in half and opened.

Easy Funnel Cake Bites Recipe With Pancake Mix

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!

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 173 kcal

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.
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

The nutritional value of fried foods on the site is based on an estimation of 10% oil absorption. Actual oil absorption will vary depending on temperature, time, and oil type

Yield: About 24 Bites

Nutrition

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