Fried Oreos
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Warm, gooey Oreos wrapped in crispy fluffy fried batter, dusted with powdered sugar: the iconic American state fair treat easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Steps
Chill the Oreos
Place 12 whole Oreo cookies on a small plate, then set them in the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes while you prep the batter and heat the oil. Chilling prevents the cookie cream filling from melting too quickly and leaking out during frying.
Heat the frying oil
Pour 4 cups of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or pot, set the stovetop to medium heat, and bring the oil to a steady 350°F (175°C), monitored with a clip-on candy thermometer. This takes roughly 7–8 minutes; never leave hot oil unattended.
Mix the coating batter
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of pancake mix, 1 large egg, and ½ cup of whole milk until completely smooth with no dry lumps. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, matching waffle batter consistency; add 1 extra tablespoon of milk if it is too thick to spread easily.
Coat chilled Oreos
Remove chilled Oreos from the fridge. Working one cookie at a time, dip fully into the batter, turning to coat every side evenly until a ¼-inch thick layer of batter sticks to the cookie with no bare chocolate spots visible. Let excess batter drip back into the bowl for 2 seconds before frying.
Fry battered Oreos
Carefully lower 3–4 battered Oreos into the hot oil at a time, taking care not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 90 seconds total, flipping each Oreo halfway through with a slotted spoon after 45 seconds, until the batter is puffed and deep golden brown on all sides. Adjust stovetop heat as needed to keep oil between 340–360°F (170–180°C) throughout cooking.
Drain and serve
Lift fried Oreos from the oil with the slotted spoon, letting excess oil drain for 3 seconds over the pot, then transfer to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain for 1 minute. Dust the warm Oreos evenly with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, then serve immediately for the best texture.
Tips
2.Do not stack freshly fried Oreos directly on top of each other, as trapped steam will quickly soften the crispy outer batter into a mushy texture; arrange them in a single layer while draining.
3.For a fun flavor variation, stir ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon into the powdered sugar before dusting, or serve warm fried Oreos with a side of vanilla ice cream or chocolate fudge sauce for dipping.
OMG these taste EXACTLY like the fried Oreos I wait all year for at the Texas State Fair! I made them for my kid’s sleepover last night and every single one was gone in 10 minutes. The batter gets so crispy even when I let them sit for a minute on the paper towel, no sogginess at all. 10/10 will be making these for our next block party too!
Game changer. I was skeptical you could get that fair-level crisp at home without a giant commercial fryer, but this recipe nailed it. Cook time was way shorter than I expected too, perfect for a quick Friday night treat with the family. We dusted ours with extra powdered sugar and dipped them in chocolate sauce, chef’s kiss.
These were SO good, my only note is that my first batch came out a little oilier than I wanted because I had my fryer temp too low. Once I cranked it up to 375 like the recipe says they turned out perfect! Brought them to my office potluck and half the team asked for the recipe before I even left.
Bro I made these in my dorm’s tiny shared kitchen with a $20 countertop fryer I got off Amazon and they SLAPPED. My whole floor showed up when they smelled them cooking. 20 minute cook time is no cap, I was eating fried Oreos before my pizza delivery even showed up. 10/10 no notes.
My grandkids beg for these every time they come over now! I’ve been making fair-style treats for 40 years and this batter recipe is the best I’ve ever tried — light, crispy, not too heavy so you don’t feel stuffed after one. I added a tiny dash of cinnamon to the batter last time and it was a lovely little twist.
Made these for our annual Fourth of July cookout and they were the star of the spread, even better than the burgers! I was worried they’d be a hassle to make for a crowd but they came together so fast, I was able to fry up a whole batch while the burgers were resting. Will be a permanent summer menu staple from now on.
These were good, but I think I overmixed the batter because it came out a little doughy instead of light and crispy. Flavor was still there though, my roommate ate half the batch even with the texture issue. I’ll give it another shot next weekend and be more careful not to overmix.
OMG I cannot believe how easy these were! I’ve paid $8 a pop for these at the state fair for years and never thought I could make them at home that taste identical. I brought them to my church potluck on Sunday and people were coming back for thirds. Pro tip: serve them with a little side of whipped cream, you won’t regret it.
SO good. My partner has been begging me to make fried Oreos since we went to the county fair last month, and this recipe did not disappoint. We even tried a few with mint Oreos for fun and they were insane, who knew? 10/10 will be making these every movie night from now on.