Whatever state in America you travel to, deep-fried Twinkies can be found in many corners of the country. No shouting brunch as loud as Twinkies do and Twinkies fried at home using minimal ingredients is changing the whole deep-fried game.
The epic stack of fried Twinkies are perfectly crispy on the outside, and super soft and creamy on the inside finished off with powdered sugar and chocolate syrup. So if your plan for the weekend includes eating carbs and drinking wine, there’s nothing better than a bowl full of fried Twinkies, dusted and drizzled to perfection.
What do deep-fried Twinkies taste like?
Twinkies are the little balls of happiness that heals everything from aura to mood. Warm, savory, crisp on the outside, irresistibly light and airy on the inside. Just like freshly made bread but with just one secret ingredient.
Frying Twinkies are super quick and easy to make if you have the right ingredient. They will bring back your childhood memories when they smell like marathons in the carnival from whatever food corner you peek at. All thanks to Crumbs Carnival Treats to bring the summer carnival food taste directly to our table.
The Deep Fried Twinkies mix by Crumb is the secret ingredient we are referring to in the above section. With this mix you do not need other ingredients like pancake mix, eggs, whole milk, vanilla and so on to get that yummy batter. This mix is better alone and does all the magic when combined with water.
Ingredients Required
- Twinkies Mix
- Vegetable Oil
- Powdered Sugar
- Frozen Twinkies
- Water
- Toppings as per individuals’ choice
Step-By-Step Recipe - Gets Prepared Within 20 Minutes
Step 1: Add vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet or wok and heat to 350 degrees.
Step 2: In a bowl, add 6 spoons of Crumbs mix and half cup water. Mix them well until a smooth, creamy batter is prepared.
Step 3: Dip frozen Twinkies one after the other in the batter. Wrap them completely.
Step 4: Transfer coated Twinkies to hot oil. Twinkies might be delicate when flipping so use a spatula and carefully flip them.
Step 5: Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6: Dust them with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate syrup and serve them warm.
Step 7: You may serve them along with a dollop of ice cream or a spoonful of cranberry jam.
Quick Homemade Jam To Serve With Twinkies
Forget the store-bought stuff and be a chef pro at home. Here we are going to share a simple 3-ingredient blueberry jam to serve with deep-fried Twinkies. You may replace blueberries with strawberries and raspberries as well. All your choice!
Add 4 cups fresh blueberries, 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to a simmer for 30 minutes or until jam has thickened. Remove from the heat, cool and store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to one month.
Isn’t it a super amazing addition to Twinkies?
On the Contrary
Deep-fried Twinkies have an excellent creamy texture that will cheer up your soul. Moreover, when served with delicious homemade jam or ice cream, the taste is just beyond heaven. This recipe is surely going to make you a chef at home and your kids will thank you for this.
So how do you like to pamper your sweet-tooth? Ever tried making fried Twinkies at home? We’d love to know your experience and the sources you have used to prepare the batter.