This article originally appeared on Spoon U and was written by Sheng Lin. It has been given minor edits before re-posting.
Oreos are pretty spectacular on their own and probably even more amazing with a glass of milk, but imagine the thought of sinking your teeth into a deep-fried Oreo. Traditionally, it’s a treat found at the carnival but I’m bringing it to you with this easy, homemade deep-fried Oreo recipe.
For more fried Oreo deliciousness, I highly encourage using some of the new Oreo flavors! No doubt fried red velvet Oreos and fried peanut butter cup Oreos are going to take this recipe to another level.
Homemade Deep Fried Oreos
Ingredients
1 pack of Oreos
1 cup pancake mix
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
1.5 tsp vegetable oil
4 cups frying oil
Powdered sugar
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
STEP 1
Freeze Oreo cookies for about an hour.
STEP 2
Mix your pancake mix, vegetable oil, milk, and egg in a medium-sized mixing bowl until a consistent batter is formed.
STEP 3
Pour frying oil into a large skillet or deep fryer, making sure that the oil is 2 inches deep. Heat frying oil until 350°F.
STEP 4
Line an empty baking sheet or plate with at least two layers of paper towels.
STEP 5
Dip your Oreo into the batter and make sure it’s completely covered.
STEP 6
Fry in the oil for 2-3 minutes until the outside is golden.
STEP 7
Remove them from the oil and transfer to the paper towels.
STEP 8
Plate the Oreos, sprinkle on the powdered sugar, let them cool, and enjoy!
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