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Fried Twinkies
Nick @ DudeFoods.com

Fried Twinkies Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Deep fried Twinkies are a festival favorite, but if you can't make it out to the fair just follow this super easy recipe to make them at home!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Twinkies
  • 2 quarts oil for frying
  • 1 ¾ cups pancake mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • powdered sugar
  • strawberry jam for dipping

Method
 

  1. Freeze Twinkies for at least 2 hours prior to frying.
  2. Heat oil in deep fryer or heavy skillet to 375°F.
  3. In a bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, egg and vegetable oil and stir to combine.
  4. One by one, insert sticks into frozen Twinkies, dip them in the batter and transfer them to the oil.
  5. Fry in batches for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Drain fried Twinkies on paper towels, top with powdered sugar and serve with strawberry jam or your preferred dipping sauce.