Ultimate Deep-Fried Twinkie
Deep-Fried Twinkies are a staple fun food found at just about every county and state fair in America. Use this recipe to make your own.
Recipe makes 6 servings
Whatcha Need:
- 6 Twinkies
- Popsicle sticks
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- Flour for dusting
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Whatcha Do:
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Chill or freeze Twinkies for several hours or overnight.
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Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in deep fryer to about 375 degrees.
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Mix together milk, vinegar and oil.
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In another bowl, blend flour, baking powder and salt.
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Whisk wet ingredients into dry and continue mixing until smooth. Refrigerate while oil heats.
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Push stick into Twinkie lengthwise, leaving about 2 inches to use as a handle, dust with flour and dip into the batter. Rotate Twinkie until batter covers entire cake.
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Place carefully in hot oil. The Twinkie will float, so hold it under with a utensil to ensure even browning. It should turn golden in 3 to 4 minutes. Depending on the size of your deep fryer, you might be able to fry only one at a time, two at the most.
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Remove Twinkie to paper towel and let drain. Remove stick and allow Twinkie to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Variation:
- Try dusting Twinkies with powered sugar and chocolate sprinkles.
