Description
A fun carnival-style dessert that captures the magic of fairground treats in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- Chocolate sauce or fruit preserves for dipping
- Fresh blueberries or mashed banana for variations
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry in batches for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel or wire rack.
- While warm, dust with powdered sugar or roll in a cinnamon sugar mix and serve immediately.
Notes
For a healthier option, you can make these donuts in an air fryer at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg