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County Fair Crispy Oreos
I've gotta tell you about this amazing fried dessert. These Crispy Oreos have a golden crunchy coating with a soft melty cookie inside. You'll only need 5 basic ingredients and some powdered sugar to whip up these carnival classics in your own home. Once you try them, you won't be able to stop at just one.
What Makes Them Irresistible
You haven't experienced an Oreo fully until you've had one fried. The crunchy outer layer around a warm soft Oreo is just unbelievable. I always make these when friends come over because everyone gets so excited when they see them coming out. It's like bringing carnival fun straight to your dining room.
Basic Stuff You'll Need
- The Base: Pancake mix gives you that perfect crispy shell.
- The Liquid: Milk for getting your batter consistency right.
- For Binding: One egg helps everything stick together.
- Main Players: Regular or Double Stuf Oreos whatever you prefer.
- For Cooking: Vegetable or canola oil does the job nicely.
- Final Touch: Powdered sugar for that snowy finish.
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Creating The Treat
- Prepare Your Coating
- Combine your milk egg and pancake mix stirring until smooth add extra mix if it looks too runny you want it thick.
- Heat Your Oil
- Warm your oil to 375°F a thermometer really helps here.
- Cover Each Cookie
- Dunk every Oreo into the mixture let excess drip off then gently drop them into the hot oil.
- Cook Till Brown
- Fry a few cookies at once about 2 minutes per side until they turn beautifully golden.
- Finish Them Off
- Place on paper towels sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy while they're still warm.
Tricks For Success
Always start with clean oil that won't burn easily watch your temperature closely and don't put too many in the pot at once. Your batter should be thick enough to really stick to the cookies and don't wait to eat them they're best right away when they're warm and crunchy.
Storing Extras
They're definitely tastiest fresh out of the oil but if you've got some left put them in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days. Want that crunch back? Toss them in a hot oven for a couple minutes.
Ways To Mix It Up
Go wild with different Oreo flavors like mint or peanut butter for a twist. I sometimes use flavored pancake mixes too. Wanna make them even more decadent? Add some whipped cream chocolate drizzle or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What's better about pancake mix over plain flour?
Pancake mix already includes rising agents and flavoring, so your batter fluffs up without much effort.
- → How can I tell if the oil's ready?
A food thermometer should read 375°F. Too hot and they'll scorch; too cool and they'll soak up oil.
- → Can I try other Oreo types?
Absolutely! Any flavor is game. Double Stuf adds extra creamy goodness.
- → Why do my cookies break in the oil?
Fully coat each cookie in batter, and keep the oil the right heat. One at a time frying works if needed.
- → How long will they taste good?
Best warm and fresh. Store up to three days in the fridge but they'll soften. Warm in the oven to revive the crunch.