Funnel Cake Bites (Printable Format)

Enjoy the taste of the fair at home with these easy, bite-sized funnel cakes. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and dusted with powdered sugar for that classic carnival flavor.

# What You'll Gather:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - 1½ cups milk
07 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - Vegetable oil for frying
11 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, beat the eggs until they're light and foamy. This helps create that fluffy texture inside. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and stir everything together well.
02 - In a separate larger bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk them together so all the spices are evenly distributed.
03 - Pour your wet egg mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is well combined and you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
04 - Pour vegetable oil into a heavy pot or deep skillet until it's about ¾ inch deep. Heat the oil to 375°F. If you don't have a thermometer, test by dropping a tiny bit of batter in - it should sizzle and float right away.
05 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, carefully drop small portions of batter into the hot oil. Don't overcrowd - cook just 4-5 at a time. Fry for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
06 - Remove the funnel cake bites with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. While they're still warm, generously dust them with powdered sugar.
07 - These are best enjoyed right away while they're still warm and crispy. Serve them plain or with your favorite dipping sauce like chocolate, caramel, or alongside fresh berries.

# Important Tips:

01 - For the perfect texture, maintain oil at 375°F throughout cooking.
02 - A cookie scoop makes portioning the batter easier and creates uniform bites.
03 - Try topping with cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar for a different flavor.
04 - These are best eaten immediately, but can be stored at room temperature for up to a day.
05 - To reheat leftover bites, warm them in a 350°F oven for a few minutes and dust with fresh powdered sugar.

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