Funnel Cake Donuts
Delicious and easy-to-make funnel cake donuts that bring the carnival to your kitchen, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar coating
- Chocolate sauce or fruit preserves for dipping
- Fresh blueberries or mashed banana for variations
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Frying
- Using a spoon or small scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
- Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
- While warm, dust with powdered sugar or roll in cinnamon sugar. Serve immediately.
- For air frying, preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Spray the basket lightly with oil. Drop batter by spoonfuls onto parchment rounds or silicone molds. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Dust with powdered sugar after cooking.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. For longer storage, freeze after cooling. Make sure your oil is at the right temperature before frying. Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay.