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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    How to Make Funnel Cake Fries

    Published: Apr 23, 2023 · Modified: May 15, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Have you ever heard of funnel cake fries? Learn all you need to know about how to make funnel cake fries, a fun take on classic funnel cake that you're going to absolutely love.

    Funnel cake fries and small bowl of strawberry dipping sauce on plate.

    I love funnel cake! It reminds me of carnivals and fairs! And while it's quite tasty it can be a bit difficult to eat that big disc of fried dough.

    This "french fry" version turns classic funnel cake into a simple finger food!

    Love fried desserts? Try this fried ice cream cake and air fried oreos! This fun dessert was inspired by Oreo S'Mores, another fun twist on a classic sweet treat!!

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Easy to make batter using simple ingredients.
    • Lots of ways to serve them! Top them with chocolate syrup, fruit, or powdered sugar.
    • An inventive dessert that's great for impressing guests and works for a crowd.
    • An incredibly tasty treat that can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert.
    • Everyone loves them so they're perfect for parties or gatherings!

    Ingredients

    This easy funnel cake recipe only takes a few ingredients to make and they're all kitchen staples! The main ingredients are listed here, but you'll find the complete list along with amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    Ingredients to make funnel cake fries in bowls on table
    • All-purpose flour: Creates the dough, giving the funnel cakes their classic texture.
    • Granulated sugar: Just a bit to gently sweeten the dough.
    • Baking powder: Helps the dough puff during cooking.
    • Eggs: The moisture needed to form the dough.
    • Milk: Regular whole milk works great or for a slightly different flavor, you can use buttermilk instead.
    • Vanilla extract: Adds some warming, sweet flavors but feel free to swap in almond, coconut, or rum extract to try something a little bit different.

    How to Make Funnel Cake Fries

    Making this recipe is as easy as raiding your pantry for the ingredients! It's super easy. The highlights are here, but you'll find the complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    1. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
    2. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla, and milk and whisk together.
    Dry ingredients in mixing bowl.
    Liquid measuring cup full of milk, eggs, and vanilla mixed together.
    1. Add the liquid ingredients to the flour mixture.
    2. Use a whisk to stir together until smooth.
    Liquid ingredients pouring into bowlful of dry ingredients.
    Mixed funnel cake batter in bowl.
    1. Pour the batter into a squeeze bottle.
    2. Pipe it into hot oil to cook.
    Filling a squeeze bottle with the batter.
    Funnel cake batter being piped into hot oil.
    1. Fry until golden brown. Use tongs to remove from the oil.
    2. Place them to drain on a paper towel lined plate.
    Funnel cake fries frying in oil.
    Funnel cake fries on plate lined with paper towels.
    1. Sprinkle or dust with powdered sugar.
    2. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
    Funnel cake fries on a plate topped with powdered sugar.
    A hand holding a funnel cake fry over plate of more funnel cake fries.

    PRO TIP: Fry these in small batches for the best results.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these mini pumpkin pops.

    Fingers holding a funnel cake fry and dipping in strawberry sauce.

    Storage

    These dessert fries, like the classic, are best enjoyed freshly made.

    Leftovers: Store them in an air-tight container for up to five days or the freezer for up to three months.

    Make Ahead: Make the batter a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to make the fries.

    Reheat: Place the fries on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes until heated through.

    What to Serve with Funnel Cake

    These delicious dessert fries are perfect when dipped in:

    • Strawberry sauce
    • Caramel sauce or salted caramel sauce
    • Chocolate sauce or white chocolate sauce
    • Whipped cream
    • Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

    Tips

    • Mix your batter until it is totally smooth with absolutely no lumps.
    • Don't overcrowd your skillet or deep fryer. This drops of the oil and they will turn out soggy instead of crispy.
    • Let the fries cool a bit before serving so they're as crisp as possible.

    FAQ

    What are funnel cake fries?

    They are simply lengths of funnel cake dough that are fried individually instead of being piped into the hot oil on top of one another.

    Do I need special equipment to make funnel cake?

    Not at all. You can fry them in a pot or a deep skillet.

    What is the best oil for frying?

    A neutral-flavored oil with a high smoke point like canola or vegetable is your best option.

    A jar with a piece of parchment paper and funnel cake fries sticking up.

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    A plate of funnel cake fries with a little bowl of strawberry sauce and fresh berries around it.

    Crispy Funnel Cake Fries

    Karin and Ken
    Learn all you need to know about how to make funnel cake fries, a fun take on classic funnel cake that you're going to absolutely love.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 299 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • squeeze bottle to pipe fries in oil for frying
    • heavy bottomed saucepan or deep fryer
    • paper towel
    • plate
    • large bowl
    • whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • 2 cups milk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • Vegetable Oil for frying, about 1 inch thick in a heavy-bottomed pot

    For Serving

    • powdered sugar for dusting after frying
    • Chocolate sauce or white chocolate sauce
    • Strawberry sauce
    • Caramel sauce or salted caramel sauce
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat about 1 inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed deep pot on medium heat.
    • Prepare a plate lined with a paper towel and set it aside.
    • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
    • In a medium-deep bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
    • Slowly combine the wet and dry mixtures to create a smooth batter with no lumps.
    • Transfer the batter to a squeeze bottle or batter dispenser.
    • When the oil has reached 375 degrees, carefully pipe the batter in strips into the hot oil. (Try not to overcrowd the pot).

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    Notes

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    • Mix your batter until it is totally smooth with absolutely no lumps.
    • Don't crowd your skillet or deep fryer when making these or they'll be soggy instead of crispy.
    • Let the fries cool a bit before serving so they're as crisp as possible.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 259mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 222IUCalcium: 176mgIron: 3mg
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