Deep-Fried Mini Eclairs

Bring the carnival home with Delizza’s decadent Deep-Fried Mini Eclairs. Fried to golden brown perfection, this over-the-top dessert will take your tastebuds to new heights.

Recipe created by Delizza

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Ingredients

(Makes approximately 24 eclairs)

  • 24 Delizza Belgian Mini Eclairs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Frying oil
  • Powdered sugar (as garnish)
  • 12 wooden skewers
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Strawberries (optional)
Directions

  1. Skewer 2 Delizza Belgian Mini Eclairs onto each skewer.

  2. In a small blender combine flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, milk and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

  3. Fill a frying pan with about 1½ inches of oil.

  4. Heat oil over medium heat to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  5. Carefully dip the skewered mini eclairs into the batter.

  6. Fry immediately in hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides.

  7. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

  8. Sprinkle powdered sugar onto the fried mini eclairs.

  9. Enjoy immediately, optionally with whipped cream and strawberries on the side.