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Fried Twinkies dusted with powdered sugar
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How to Make This Deep Fried Twinkies Recipe at Home 🍩🎡

Bring the carnival home with this deep fried Twinkies recipe! Perfectly crispy batter, creamy filling, and pure nostalgia.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 583kcal
Author Mirlene

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cup milk whole milk works best for richness
  • 1 egg large
  • Oil for frying vegetable oil canola oil, or peanut oil
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • 8 hostess twinkies

Instructions

  • Freeze the Twinkies: Pop those Twinkies in the freezer for at least an hour (overnight is even better). This keeps them firm so they don’t get soggy when fried.
    If you decide not to place them in the freezer, simply unwrap them, and set them aside. 
    Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, the egg and milk until smooth. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, whisking until you have a silky, lump-free batter.
    Heat the oil: Fill a deep pot or fryer with 3–4 inches of oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut). Heat it to 350°F—a kitchen thermometer is your best friend here!
    Batter up! Take your frozen Twinkies out of the freezer. Using tongs or a skewer, dip each one into the batter, coating it completely. Let the excess drip off (no one likes a gloopy fry).
    ingredients for fried twinkies
  • Fry in batches: Carefully lower each coated Twinkie into the hot oil. Fry 2–3 at a time for about 2–3 minutes or until golden brown, turning gently for even cooking.
    Drain & dust: Remove the Twinkies with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. While they’re still warm, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
    Serve immediately: Deep fried Twinkies are best eaten hot—crispy on the outside, gooey inside. Grab a fork (or don’t!) and dig in.
    twinkies with batter next to each other

Notes

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Calories are estimated per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 6mg