Air Fryer Funnel Cake Fries
Description
Air Fryer Funnel Cake Fries are a fun, crispy twist on the classic fair treat, made quickly and easily in your air fryer. These golden, crunchy fries are dusted with powdered sugar for the perfect sweet snack or dessert. With minimal oil and fast cooking, they’re a lighter and healthier way to enjoy funnel cake at home!
Ingredients
Air Fryer Funnel Cake Fries:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted and melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, divided
Honey Buttercream Dip:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and 2 tbsp powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Stir to combine, then whisk in the maple extract, sour cream, egg, and melted butter.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 5 minutes. Using Air Fryer Setting.
- Use a dough whisk to mix thoroughly. Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop out the dough mixture.
- Roll each tablespoon of dough into a thin log.
- Arrange funnel cake fries in an air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray with coconut oil or olive oil—Cook for 5 minutes. Remove fries from the air fryer and spray lightly with coconut oil spray. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with dip.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 321mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 706IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg