Irresistible Deep-Fried Twinkies

A classic carnival dessert, deep-fried cream-filled sponge cakes offer a rich, crispy treat.

Category Tags:

Cookies and CandyDessertSnack

Cuisine Tags:

U.S. Regional

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil to 350 F in a heavy-bottomed pot, keeping cream-filled sponge cakes frozen.

  2. Combine flour, vinegar, salt, and water in a bowl to create batter.

  3. Dip frozen sponge cakes in batter, then carefully place in hot oil without overcrowding.

  4. Fry each until golden brown, about 1 to 1.5 minutes, ensuring oil returns to 350 F between batches.

  5. Serve immediately with confectioners' sugar; refrigerate leftovers for up to three days and reheat at 350 F for crispness.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 741 kcal
Carbohydrate: 85 g
Cholesterol: 22 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Sugar: 47 g
Fat: 43 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g