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Funnel Cake Bites – Sweet Easy Recipes Everyone Craves

These funnel cake bites bring the fair right into your kitchen. They're light, crispy, sweet little clouds of joy, and they’re ridiculously easy to make—no deep fryer circus act required. Every time I fry up a batch, it feels like I’m 10 again, holding a paper tray of warm funnel cakes while powdered sugar snowed all over my face and shirt. We don’t need a festival, we just need 20 minutes and a little oil. This recipe is perfect for anyone craving quick indulgence, whether you're hosting friends, bribing kids, or just looking to treat yourself mid-week.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer cookies easy recipes, butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes ninja creami, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the milk and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
  4. Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat (about 350°F).
  5. Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
  6. Fry until golden brown, turning once (about 1-2 minutes per side).
  7. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  8. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for an extra flavor twist. These bites are best eaten warm but can be reheated in the air fryer for a quick snack later.