When carnival season is on the edge, what better way to start than with deep-fried Twinkies. A perfect snack that can be taken during tea-time or you can serve it to your guest who gives a surprise visit. Made using delectable batter which makes them crispy on the outside and soft inside. Soft, airy and deep-fried to hot, crispy, golden, sugary bombs. When combined with ice-cream and Nutella, these round softballs will make you go…OH MY GOD!
This outrageously good deep-fried snack brings back the memories of childhood when we were young and carefree and would frolic through the streets of parks and gather on public stairways biting on Twinkies and churros. Then move to the state plaza filled with crowds where people celebrate and get along. Deep Fried Twinkies are one of America’s iconic dessert snacks.
Now, we will take you on a recipe tour to make these irresistible fried Twinkies from the convenience of your home with minimal ingredients. This will definitely give you a feel of snacking over Twinkies in a carnival just minus the shining lights, pop music and rides. So keep following:
Top-Ingredients You Need:
- Deep-Fried Twinkies Mix
- Frozen Twinkies
- Water
- Vegetable Oil
- Powdered Sugar or Cinnamon sugar
- Toppings (as per choice)
But first, what is a deep-fried Twinkies mix?
This mixture will help you make an amazingly smooth batter to fry Twinkies which will come out as hot and crispy round balls from outside and filled with cream from inside. The mixture eliminates the fuss of stocking every single ingredient like eggs, vanilla, pancake mix, milk and so on. This single ingredient takes over everything and will literally amaze you with the results.
Instant Recipe
Step 1: Prep it up!
Firstly, take a deep container to warm up the oil. Put 3 to 4 cups of vegetable oil or make sure the level of oil is enough for your first batch to swim in. Preheat at medium temperature and make it so it isn’t overheated to avoid instant burning of the snack.
Step 2: Unite the Ingredients
In a bowl, put 4 big spoons of Twinkies mix and some water and mix it as long as it takes to unite both the ingredients into a single mass, not longer. Keep the batter aside for at least 10 minutes under room temperature.
Step 3: Coat the Snack
Now, you have prepared the batter, it’s time to dunk frozen Twinkies in it and coat them completely from all the ends. Make sure the snack is evenly covered from both sides.
Step 4: Fry it up
Gently transfer coated Twinkies to the hot oil and fry them up for two to three minutes until they form a golden brown crisp layer. Pull them out using a spider sieve and put them straight on an absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
Step 5: Top & Serve
Dust them off with some powdered sugar or roll it over cinnamon sugar. Top them up with some whipped cream and finely sliced chocolate along with a dollop of ice-cream. Serve them warm and see them get disappear in no time.
What is the perfect shape and taste of fried Twinkies?
Usually, they come out as round shaped balls of goodness with golden brown and crispy from the outside and creamy from the inside. A crunchy bite accompanied by soft and spongy sweetened cake with a creamy whipped centre.
It’s one of those meals that are both good for you but also feels a little naughty! And when you particularly pair it with cold coffee, you’ll definitely feel like heaven for a few minutes. The shape doesn’t matter unless it tastes amazing.
How can I store fried-twinkies for a few days?
You can store them up in an air-tight container or put them in a zip-lock bag and keep it in the refrigerator. Just microwave before eating. However, they might not taste exactly what they did when you cooked fresh but still edible. We do not suggest storing it for too long like a month or multiple weeks.
Deep-fried Twinkies is an American dessert snack that can be usually found sold in the streets, square and carnival during both summers and winters. Luckily, now you can make these from the convenience of your home. Easy-peasy recipe and won’t even take up your lot of time.
All you need is a deep-fried Twinkies mix and water to whisk and make a batter, preheat oil, dip frozen Twinkies into the batter and carefully put the coated Twinkies to the oil. Fry both the sides evenly until golden brown, take them out on an absorbent paper and serve with ingredients as desired!
The Takeaway
While everyone is waiting for the carnivals to open up, the pro’s are cooking them at home and enjoying them with friends and family. Deep-fried Twinkies bring such nostalgia and happy memories of childhood. We are sure you’ll feel the same after deep-frying this amazing snack at home.
Plus, it would not even take much of your time. Best to have as soon as fried with ice-cream or dunk them in the Nutella jar along with a hot cup of coffee.
So, if you like our recipe and get a chance to prepare it for yourself then do share your experience with us in the comment section below. We’d love to hear and look over your pictures. Have a great weekend!
