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
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk pancake mix (The kind that is "just add water)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¾ cups water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups oil (for frying)
- confectioners' sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a large stock pan or Dutch oven, heat oil to 375F degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and pancake mix, then add the water and vanilla. Whisk until there is no visible dry mix.
- 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.
- 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
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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