Funnel Cake Fries

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Crispy, sweet funnel cake 'fries' dusted with rainbow sprinkles and paired with a cool vanilla dip for a playful dessert experience. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar in a large bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup milk and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter until a thick, smooth batter forms — similar to pancake batter.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep skillet over medium heat. Drop 1/4 cup batter at a time into the oil, immediately stretching each portion into a 6-inch strip with two forks to form 'fries'.
  3. Step 3: Fry 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Step 4: While frying, whisk 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 tbsp heavy cream until smooth and thick. Dip each cooled fry into the glaze, then immediately sprinkle with 1/2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Let sprinkles set for 3 minutes before eating.

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