You guys, these mini funnel cakes are about to become your new favorite treat! I’m so excited to share this recipe that brings all the joy of carnival funnel cakes right to your kitchen. These bite-sized beauties are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and showered with plenty of powdered sugar – just like the ones from the fair!
Every time I make these, the amazing smell of fried dough takes me right back to summer carnivals and festivals. The best part? You only need simple pantry ingredients to create these little bites of happiness at home.
What You’ll Need
Ready to make some funnel cake magic? Here’s your shopping list:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Let’s Make Some Funnel Cake Bites!
- First, get those eggs nice and foamy – beat them until they’re light and fluffy. Then pour in your milk and vanilla, giving everything a good stir.
- In another bowl, mix your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and sugar. Pour your wet ingredients into the dry and stir until you’ve got a smooth batter.
- Here’s where it gets fun! Heat about ¾ inch of oil in a heavy pot or deep skillet to 375°F. I like using my cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil – it makes the perfect bite-sized portions!
- Let them fry until golden brown on each side (about 1-2 minutes per side). Once they’re done, drain them on paper towels and while they’re still warm, give them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.
My Top Tips for Perfect Funnel Cake Bites
- Watch that oil temperature! Keep it around 375°F
- Make sure your oil is deep enough – about ¾ inch
- Don’t overcrowd the pan – do about 4-5 at a time
Serving Ideas
These are absolutely best served fresh and warm, right after that powdered sugar shower. But if you want to get fancy, try these toppings:
- A drizzle of warm chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce (my kids’ favorite!)
- Cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar
- Fresh berries on the side
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
Storage Tips
Like any fried food, these are best eaten right away while they’re hot and crispy. But if you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container. They’ll keep at room temperature for a day, but the texture won’t be quite the same.
To reheat, pop them in a 350°F oven for a few minutes until they’re warmed through. Just give them a fresh dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Funnel Cake Bites
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Beat eggs until foamy, then mix in milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry until smooth.
- Heat oil to 375°F in a deep pot or skillet.
- Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, cooking until golden brown on both sides (1-2 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar while warm.
Enjoy your homemade carnival treat! And don’t forget to tag me in your funnel cake photos – I love seeing all your kitchen adventures! ✨You guys, these mini funnel cakes are about to become your new favorite treat! I’m so excited to share this recipe that brings all the joy of carnival funnel cakes right to your kitchen. These bite-sized beauties are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and showered with plenty of powdered sugar – just like the ones from the fair!
Every time I make these, the amazing smell of fried dough takes me right back to summer carnivals and festivals. The best part? You only need simple pantry ingredients to create these little bites of happiness at home.
What You’ll Need
Ready to make some funnel cake magic? Here’s your shopping list:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Let’s Make Some Funnel Cake Bites!
- First, get those eggs nice and foamy – beat them until they’re light and fluffy. Then pour in your milk and vanilla, giving everything a good stir.
- In another bowl, mix your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and sugar. Pour your wet ingredients into the dry and stir until you’ve got a smooth batter.
- Here’s where it gets fun! Heat about ¾ inch of oil in a heavy pot or deep skillet to 375°F. I like using my cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil – it makes the perfect bite-sized portions!
- Let them fry until golden brown on each side (about 1-2 minutes per side). Once they’re done, drain them on paper towels and while they’re still warm, give them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.
My Top Tips for Perfect Funnel Cake Bites
- Watch that oil temperature! Keep it around 375°F
- Make sure your oil is deep enough – about ¾ inch
- Don’t overcrowd the pan – do about 4-5 at a time
Serving Ideas
These are absolutely best served fresh and warm, right after that powdered sugar shower. But if you want to get fancy, try these toppings:
- A drizzle of warm chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce (my kids’ favorite!)
- Cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar
- Fresh berries on the side
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
Storage Tips
Like any fried food, these are best eaten right away while they’re hot and crispy. But if you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container. They’ll keep at room temperature for a day, but the texture won’t be quite the same.
To reheat, pop them in a 350°F oven for a few minutes until they’re warmed through. Just give them a fresh dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Funnel Cake Bites
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Beat eggs until foamy, then mix in milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry until smooth.
- Heat oil to 375°F in a deep pot or skillet.
- Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, cooking until golden brown on both sides (1-2 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar while warm.
Enjoy your homemade carnival treat! And don’t forget to tag me in your funnel cake photos – I love seeing all your kitchen adventures! ✨
