I’ve had my fair share of fried Oreos. From Mississippi county fairs to the State Fair of Texas where they serve over 75,000 a year, I just had to make these at the crib y’all. It’s as if a funnel cake (one of my fave fair foods ever) and an Oreo had a baby. I dip each cookie in a delish batter and fry until it’s golden then add a little sprinkle of powdered sugar. The outside stays crisp and the inside is warm and gooey. They are straight up hits.
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How to Make Fried Oreos
Step 1: Mix the batter
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, milk, and melted butter, stirring until the batter is smooth but still has a few lumps left behind. Just don’t overmix y’all.
- Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes before frying the Oreos.
PRO TIP: Don’t overmix the batter. Just like with pancakes, a few lumps are perfect y’all. Too much mixing will get rid of those precious air bubbles that add an airy and light quality. It will also overdevelop gluten and make the batter chewy and tough instead of fluffy.
Step 2: Coat and Fry the Oreos
- While you’re waiting for the batter to rest, heat some oil in a large pot, and line a plate with paper towels. You want the oil to stay around 350F, so it’s best to use a deep-fry thermometer.
- Add each Oreo to the batter and fully coat on all sides.
- Carefully lower each cookie into the hot oil using two forks. Fry the Oreos in small batches until they turn golden brown.
- Remove the fried Oreos using a slotted spoon and let them drain on the lined plate.
- Allow the Oreos to cool for about 2 minutes, then dust them generously with powdered sugar or any other toppings you like!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 3 cup vegetable oil
- 36 Oreos 1 (14.3 oz) package
- powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Whisk in milk, egg and melted butter until batter is smooth, but still has a few lumps. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350 F in large pot. Line a plate with paper towels.
- Dip an Oreo into batter and coat completely. Using two forks, pull it out of the batter, allowing excess batter to fall and carefully slide it into the oil. Repeat with 3-4 more Oreos. Do not overcrowd the pot.
- Let fry for about 1 minute or until golden brown, then flip and continue frying for another minute.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the Oreo from the oil and let drain on lined plate. Let cool for about 2 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Notes
Storage
For any leftover fried Oreos, follow these storage and reheating instructions:- Fridge: Store the leftover Oreos in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat pre-cooked Oreos in the oven for 3-5 minutes at 350F or until warmed through. Or use an air fryer at the same temperature.
Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Use a thermometer: It will make sure your oil stays at a consistent temp so the oreos don’t burn.
- Don’t overcrowd the pot: Frying too many will lower the oil temperature too much and make them soggy.
- Use a slotted spoon: or spider strainer works best for removing the fried Oreos from the oil once they’re cooked.
- Drain: Make sure you let those Oreos chill on paper towels before serving them up so they aren’t too oily.
- Don’t Delay: Serve the Oreos immediately while they’re hot for the crispiest texture and best flavor.
Recipe Help
I don’t suggest it boos. The results will definitely not be as great as if you deep fry these. The texture won’t be as crisp.
Recipes with lots of batter don’t usually do well in an air fryer. It can get super messy y’all. I don’t suggest using it. Also the end result would be more cakey and not crispy.
It’s best to make this batter just before you fry these. It will get too thick if it sits around for too long and won’t be as light once fried up.
Do like the old schoolers and just toss a small amount of batter into the oil. If it gives a nice sizzle and comes up to the surface quickly without burning, its good to go. If it sinks, it ain’t ready yet.
Other Amazing Oreo Recipes to Try
- Oreo Milkshake
- Oreo Frosting
- Oreo Cheesecake
- Oreo Bars
- Oreo Pancakes
- Mississippi Mud Pie with Oreo Crust
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These were my ultimate craving when I was pregnant with my second kid. They are sooo good and soft, and pretty easy to make too!
I Made for a gathering and it was a hit, everyone loved it! Will definitely make it again!
These were so fun to make at home! We’d only ever had them at the fair, haha. So fun!
Wow. these look amazing. Almost like a donut with Oreo filling.