Description
Craving fair-style funnel cake without the mess of deep frying? These Air Fryer Funnel Cake Bites deliver the crispy, golden exterior and soft, sweet interior you love—all made quickly and easily at home. Perfect for quick breakfast, easy dessert ideas, or a fun snack for kids, these little treats come together in under 30 minutes with pantry staples. Skip the oil splatter and enjoy a healthier, easy recipe that brings the joy of the carnival straight to your kitchen. Great for family weekends, party treats, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting
Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in milk and vanilla extract.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a thick batter.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
5. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil.
6. Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the basket without touching.
7. Air fry for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway through if needed.
8. Remove and immediately dust with powdered sugar.
9. Serve warm with your favorite toppings or dips.
Notes
For crispier bites, spray a little oil on top of the batter before cooking.
Use a cookie scoop to ensure even size and consistent cooking.
These are best served warm—don’t wait too long to dust with sugar!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg