Fried Twinkies

How to Make Deep Fried Twinkies

Deep fried Twinkies are Twinkies coated in batter and then deep fried. The batter gives it a nice crispy shell. The inside is soft, moist and warm. Deep Fried Twinkies are a food favorite at county fairs and carnivals across the United States. Fried Twinkies are delicious but they are very fattening. One deep fried Twinkie has about 425 calories and 28 grams of fat, and that doesn't include the calories from the topping. Eating too many of these is enough to send you in cardiac arrest. However, I've never heard of anyone dying from eating too many fried Twinkies. If you're not counting calories or mind eating massive amounts of fat, then try this easy recipe for making Deep Fried Twinkies at home that are just as delicious as the ones you see at the fair. 

How to Make Deep Fried Twinkies

If you're afraid of fat, phobic about fried foods or counting calories, leave now and don't look back! Are you still here? OK, then let's learn how to make deep fried Twinkies at home. Make with caution...oil is hot. Eat with caution...deep fried Twinkies are fattening.
What you need to make deep fried Twinkies:

• 4 cups vegetable oil
• 6 Twinkies
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar 
• 1 cup milk
• (Optional) Powered sugar for topping

Directions for making deep fried Twinkies:

1. Freeze the Twinkies for a minimum of 4 hours but if possible freeze overnight. 
2. Starting with the dry ingredients, place all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
3. Heat 4 cups of oil to at least 370 degree Fahrenheit.
4. Remove the wrapper and dip the Twinkie in the batter. Coat the entire Twinkie.
5. Carefully place the Twinkie in the hot oil and cook for about 2 1/2 minutes. Turn them at least once so they cook evenly on both sides.
6. Remove the Twinkie from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain.
7. Cool the Twinkie for 5 minutes and then coat with powdered sugar or other desired topping. 

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Deep Fryers

Deep Fried Twinkies can be made in a pan over the stove but cooking them in a deep fryer works best.

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This is a compact deep fryer that uses a small amount of oil. It's a space saver and ideal if your need a small deep fryer. 

Deep Fried Twinkie Video Turtorial

One of these videos demonstrates how to cook deep fried Twinkies in a deep fryer, the other demonstrates how to cook them in a pan over the stove.

When Twinkies were first sold at the fair, 26,000 were sold in 18 days!

Deep Fried Twinkie Toppings

Berry sauce is one of the most popular deep fried Twinkie toppings. It tastes delicious drizzled over a deep fried Twinkie that is topped with whipped cream.
How to make berry sauce:

1. Heat 1 10 oz jar of seedless raspberry preserves in a saucepan until melted.
2. Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen berries.
3. Heat until it simmers.
4. Cover and refrigerate until served.

Other popular deep fried Twinkie toppings:

• Powdered sugar
• Caramel sauce
• Chocolate syrup
• Sugar cinnamon mixture
• Whipped cream

Twinkies

You can't make deep fried Twinkies without Twinkies? 

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