Description
Strawberry Funnel Cake Fries are a fun and delicious twist on the classic fair treat. These golden, crispy funnel cake fries are dusted with powdered sugar and served with a sweet, fresh strawberry sauce for dipping—perfect for parties, summer events, or whenever you crave something nostalgic and fruity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for strawberry sauce)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until strawberries break down and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Mash slightly with a fork and set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped.
- Pipe 3–4 inch strips of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches. Cook until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Remove fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve with the strawberry sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the batter rest for 10 minutes before frying.
- Try different dipping sauces like chocolate, caramel, or whipped cream.
- These are best served warm and fresh for maximum crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6–8 fries with sauce)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: funnel cake fries, strawberry dessert, fair food, fried dessert, summer treat, carnival recipe