For those who’ve been following me for a while, you already know I’m half American cuisine. Here on the site, I’ve already treated you to my mom’s classic American cookies (one of the blog’s most popular recipes !), cinnamon rolls, and even the Big Mac recipe.
Long story short, today we’re going all-in on indulgence with this classic of American amusement parks and fairs : fried Oreos.
The Origin of Fried Oreos
The story of fried Oreos is relatively recent and often tied to the culture of fairs and carnivals in the United States. While the exact origin of the dish is a bit hazy, it’s generally considered to have taken off in the early 2000s.
Fried Oreos are Oreo cookies coated in pancake batter (or a similar batter), then fried until golden. This treat has become a staple at fairs (the famous « County fairs »), in amusement parks, and even on some restaurant menus.
They’re also easy to make at home, and people love to experiment with different batters and toppings.
Recipe for Fried Oreos
Ingredients
- 12 Oreo cookies
- oil for frying
Pancake Batter
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 165 ml milk
Instructions
- Pour about 7.5 cm of oil into a saucepan and heat to 190°C. Check with a thermometer.oil for frying
- In a bowl, combine the pancake batter ingredients and mix just until combined. A few lumps are fine.120 g all-purpose flour, 50 g sugar, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg yolk, 165 ml milk
- When the oil is hot, use a fork to coat each Oreo completely in batter, one at a time, then carefully lower into the hot oil. Separate any that stick together.12 Oreo cookies
- Do not put all the Oreos in the batter at once; they will turn soft and fall apart before frying.
- Fry 3 to 5 cookies at a time. Do not overcrowd the pot. They are done when the outside is golden, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Transfer the fried Oreos to paper towels or a wire rack to cool, then dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately.
The fried Oreos looked absolutely stunning on the plate, golden and perfectly dusted like something straight out of a food magazine, so of course I had to snap a quick photo before they disappeared 😋
These fried Oreos took me right back to summer fairs as a kid, when my mom would let us pick one treat and we’d walk around with powdered sugar on our fingers. Love how quick they are, and that little hint about keeping a few lumps in the batter feels exactly like the way she used to do it 😊
Surprisingly balanced for a fair-style treat, and using the thermometer plus draining on a rack kept them lighter than expected while still insanely delicious 😋
Déjà faite environ 4 fois et c’est toujours un succès, la pâte est parfaite et le temps de friture donne un extérieur bien doré sans détremper le biscuit 😋