Do you like something sweet and then powdered sugar? Well, we have something great for you – Deep Fried Twinkies to fill your soul with crazy deliciousness. Fluffy, lukewarm and absolutely yummy to snack on. They come out super fluffy and crispy loaded with cream from inside.
Homemade Twinkies are not just for the carnival season but are evergreen. The best thing about making them yourself at home is that you can make as many as you want. You do not need a fryer. A pot or pan of oil is quite enough. Those who stand on warfare with fatty baked should heat after that, rather reduce the heat to a third of the power. Fried Twinkies are perfect as a snack in between or as a meal prep for work. They are a great alternative to state-fair Twinkies.
List of ingredients required to prepare Twinkies at home
The recipe we are going to share after answering this question needs a very few ingredients like Deep Fried Twinkies mix, water, vegetable oil, frozen Twinkies, powdered sugar and toppings of your choice.
You may find an array of recipes over the Internet that includes a need for many other ingredients like eggs, vanilla essence, pancake mix, oil, whole milk etc. But the Twinkies mix eliminates all the fuss of measuring these ingredients. The beginners sometimes get confused and end up creating a mess and a sticky batter. So, it’s better to have the mixture, go smooth and save your time.
Easy-peasy recipe for deep-fried Twinkies
Fluffy inside and crispy outside – nobody can say no to fried Twinkies. During carnival season, these fried dessert balls are always happy to be seen on our coffee table. And even more in crazy times during the pandemic. It works very easy without the fryer and as you already know it requires only minimal ingredients.
So here it goes…!
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat to 375 degrees. If the oil is too hot, the balls inside remain raw. You can learn that the oil warms up by dipping the handle of a wooden spoon. The correct temperature is reached as soon as small bubbles rise on the wooden spoon. Use a thermometer if you are a beginner.
- Take 4 big spoons of Twinkies mix and half a cup of water to prepare the batter. Add on water if the mixture is thick. The right consistency is neither too thick nor too thin. Let it rest aside for a few minutes.
- Completely dunk frozen Twinkies into the batter and fully coat them. You can even use a fork for the same.
- Gently make the coated Twinkies fall into the oil and spin them up to cook evenly. Pull them out with a spider sieve if they have turned golden brown.
- Drain the fried Twinkies over the kitchen paper so that excess oil can leak out. Then roll them in cinnamon sugar or dust confectioner’s sugar for that perfect look.
- Now, these yummy bites are ready for service. You can also top them up with raspberry jam, ice cream, chocolate sauce or dip them in Nutella for some extra sweetness.
Fried Twinkies can be stored for how many days?
Twinkies can be stored for as many days as you want. They can be stored in a tight glass jar for a month, or in a zip-lock bag or in a beeswax wrap. If you want to store them without plastic, you can make it as simple as you like with your own stuff. However, we do not suggest you store them for too long like a month.
Firstly, they won’t taste the same and secondly, people with sensitive appetites may get food poisoning as well. And, we do not want you to go through that after investing all the hard work in planning and prepping your meals. Whatever is the physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics behind it, the bottom rule says that defrosting and eating is not healthy.
Remember to allow your Twinkies to cool down to room temperature before refrigerating. You can also divide the food into smaller containers for refrigeration. Allow enough space around the containers for air circulation in the fridge. Avoid storing reheated food which is why the suggestion to store food in smaller portions is added.
On the Contrary
As you have seen, it is super easy to prepare deep-fried Twinkies. They are fluffy, squishy and creamy. Only a few ingredients are stirred together and then portioned into the frying pan. It hardly takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare and 3-4 minutes to fry. Best to enjoy lukewarmly. This recipe is perfect to make your weekend magical and is not difficult at all. Try this simple recipe at home and we wish you a lot of happy frying! Do not forget to share your experience with us.
