Description
Deep-fried Oreos bring carnival magic straight to home kitchens with crispy golden exteriors and molten chocolate centers. Sweet indulgence awaits when you master this simple yet irresistible dessert that delights all ages with its nostalgic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pack Oreos (regular or golden)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole milk or almond milk)
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional for flavor)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil works best)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Craft a silky batter by blending dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, combining flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon for depth of flavor.
- Whisk eggs separately, then incorporate milk and vanilla extract, creating a smooth liquid mixture that will bind the dry components into a cohesive coating.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients, stirring until the batter achieves a consistent, velvety texture capable of thoroughly enveloping each Oreo cookie.
- Prepare a deep pot or fryer, heating oil to precisely 375°F, verifying temperature by dropping a small batter dollop that instantly sizzles and rises to the surface.
- Grasp each Oreo with tongs, delicately submerging it into the batter, allowing excess to cascade off before carefully lowering into the scalding oil.
- Fry cookies in small batches of 2-3, preventing overcrowding and ensuring even golden-brown transformation, typically requiring 2-3 minutes of immersion.
- Extract fried Oreos using a slotted spoon, transferring to a paper towel-lined surface to absorb residual oil and maintain optimal crispness.
- While still piping hot, dust with powdered sugar for a classic fairground aesthetic and enhanced sweetness.
- Serve immediately alongside complementary dipping sauces like rich chocolate, buttery caramel, or fluffy whipped cream to elevate the indulgent experience.
Notes
- Maintain consistent oil temperature to ensure even cooking and prevent burning or undercooking of the Oreos.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise oil temperature control, which guarantees perfectly crispy exteriors.
- For a lighter batter, substitute half the all-purpose flour with pancake mix to create an airier texture.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg