Ingredients
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- powdered sugar (for serving)
For dips (optional):
- Strawberry cream dip:
- ½ cup whipped cream
- 4 mashed strawberries
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Cinnamon roll glase dip:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp milk
Birthday cake dip:
- ¼ cup yellow cake mix
- ¼ cup vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup whipped cream
- sprinkles
Instructions
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In a large bowl whisk egg, melted butter, oil, milk, sugar, and pure vanilla extract until smooth.
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Gradually add sifted flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk well until the batter become homogeneous.
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Heat a pot or a skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to make it roughly 1-inch deep. When the oil gets hot, scoop the batter out with mini ice cream scoop and drop into the oil. Cook for a minute on each side, or until lightly golden and continue with the remaining batter.
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When cooked, take the bites out of the pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
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Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with your favorite dip (optional).
Dipping sauces (optional):
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In a bowl combine all ingredients for the desired dip and mix until smooth.
Notes
- Feel free to double the ingredients if you want to make more funnel cake bites.
