Spice Up Your Friday’s With Deep Fried Twinkies

Deep fried Twinkies are golden brown on the outside and warm and gooey on the inside. They're just like a regular Twinkie, except they're deep fried, coated in a crunchy coating and served with ice cream and chocolate or strawberry sauce. You can even get them topped with whipped cream and sprinkles!

Deep fried Twinkies were inspired by Southern California's state fair snack food staples: corn dogs, funnel cakes and deep fried candy bars. However, this carnival staple has reached epic proportions thanks to restaurants across America who've begun serving up delicious deep-fried Twinkies alongside their crispy chicken wings and seared Ahi tuna appetizers.

Are deep fried Twinkies really that good?

Yes! Deep fried Twinkies are sweet, warm and crunchy all at the same time. They're like eating a Twinkie and fried ice cream sundae wrapped up into one. The French fry-like coating on the outside is made from crushed corn flakes mixed with sugar to create a crispy sweet shell and transforms what would be an ordinary junk food snack into an extraordinary deep-fried treat.

Are deep fried Twinkies keto friendly?

If you're on the Keto Diet and do not eat sugar substitutes but still want to enjoy this sweet treat you can use erythritol as a replacement in the batter mixture.

Are deep-fried Twinkies bad for you? Do they have a lot of calories?

Of course, anything deep fried is going to be high in fat and calories. That's why it's best to keep deep-fried treats like these as a special occasion treat. The fact that this classic junk food treat is served with ice cream makes it difficult to feel guilty about indulging! However, if you're watching your waistline, use one of the above recipes for healthier versions of this sweet treat. You can also find deep-fried Twinkies in restaurants across America, check out the list below for some of our favorite locations.

Where can I get deep-fried Twinkies?

Some restaurants serve traditional golden brown lightly fried versions while others top their Twinkies with rich chocolate or strawberry sauce, even sprinkles! If you want to put a twist on your next trip to Sonic Drive-in, try ordering some deep fried Twinkies for dessert or snack on some at home by using one of the following recipes.

What are the ingredients needed to make deep-fried Twinkies?

There are several different recipes for making fried Twinkies. Some use a light dusting of flour, while others require dunking the cakes in egg and flour batter before they're dropped into the oil. There are even recipes that call for dipping the Twinkies in pancake batter! We've included our favorite recipe below, but feel free to experiment with your own variations until you find one that works best for you.

• 1 box Crumb’s mix
• Oil (for deep frying)

How do you make deep-fried twinkies?

Follow these easy step by step instructions:

• Prepare Crumb’s Deep Fried Twinkies mix according to package directions and let cool completely .
• Cut Twinkies in half and set aside.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven on medium-high until it reaches 350°F (177°C) on a candy thermometer.
• Scoop Crumb’s mix into a piping bag with round tip or gallon-size resealable plastic bag with corner snipped off, pipe cake mix onto Twinkie halves in spiral pattern, covering completely and tapering to center of the Twinkie so that it resembles a doughnut shape once fried. Be careful not to fill too full or you will have an overflow mess when frying!
• Gently drop Twinkies into hot oil one at a time and fry for 20–30 seconds, flip over and fry for an additional 25–30 seconds. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and set aside to cool on paper towels or cooling rack .
• Once Twinkies are cooled completely, place half of one into a bowl, top with ice cream and chocolate sauce, then drizzle with whipped cream and sprinkles before serving. You can also just serve them on their own!

Where can I get deep fried Twinkies?

Some restaurants serve traditional golden brown lightly fried versions while others top their Twinkies with rich chocolate or strawberry sauce, even sprinkles! If you want to put a twist on your next trip to Sonic Drive-in, try ordering some deep fried oreos or deep fried Twinkies for dessert or snack on some at home by using one of the following recipes.