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.
Notes
You can use single- or double-stuffed Oreos, or any flavor you prefer.Sunflower oil is best for frying.Store fried Oreos in an airtight container. They will soften, but can be recrisped in an air fryer or in the oven at 190°C if needed.