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A fun and tasty treat that is gooey and battered, these Deep Fried Snickers are an indulgent treat that is fun for the whole family.
So I’m a huge fan of playing around with food, and we have been making Deep Fried Snickers for the longest time. It is one indulgence that we just can’t get enough of.
Usually, you can find these at the fair, but you can find them at my house multiple times throughout the year. I love deep frying, and we just kinda play around with different things.
This batter works great for deep frying pretty much any of your favorite foods, but if you want something that is a real indulgence, then you have to make these Deep Fried Snickers Bars.
With a puffy outside and an ooey gooey center from the slightly melted candy bar, you have yourself a seriously mouthwatering dessert that adults and kids love.
I know this isn’t the healthiest thing on the block, but I mean, why not try everything once! And these are one of those things you’ll want to definitely try once.
The good news is, you can just enjoy this Deep Fried Snickers as often or as little as you like! Easy recipes like this one are always great to have around.
Some of our other favorite fair foods recipes we have on our site include: Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, and Fried Cheese Curds.
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- WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- HOW TO MAKE DEEP FRIED SNICKERS:
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
- WHY DO I NEED TO FREEZE MY SNICKERS?
- CAN I USE THE FUN SIZED SNICKERS?
- WHAT OTHER TOPPINGS CAN I USE?
- ANY ADDITIONS?
- ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
- HOW TO STORE:
- DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Deep Fried Snickers Recipe
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Minimal and simple ingredients help these come together nicely.
- You can make them smaller by using mini Snickers.
- This makes a bunch, so you can feed a lot!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- Snickers bars
- Peanut oil for frying
- Eggs
- Granulated sugar
- Whole milk
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Fine sea salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
HOW TO MAKE DEEP FRIED SNICKERS:
- Take sturdy wooden skewers and insert them through the length of the snickers bars, but do not go through to the other side. Place them all on a sheet tray or plate and freeze until solid, about 6 hours.
- Preheat a deep fryer with peanut oil or your preferred frying oil to 350°F, or you can use a dutch oven for this with a candy thermometer to keep tabs on the oil temp.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth. Slowly whisk in the milk until combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth, a couple of flour lumps are okay. The batter should be thick, slightly thinner than pancake batter.
- Once the oil is hot take the frozen snickers one by one and dip it in the batter until coated. Let any excess drip off.
- Slowly lower the snickers into the oil, I like to keep a hold of the skewer for 5-10 seconds to let the bottom of the bar fry before dropping it in. This will make the bottom of the batter set up so it won’t stick to the fry basket.
- Fry for about 2 minutes per side or until your desired color is reached. Place on a paper towel on a plate to catch any excess oil.
- Place the fried snickers onto a wire rack over a sheet tray so it doesn’t get soggy. Once all the bars are fried, dust with powdered sugar and serve.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
WHY DO I NEED TO FREEZE MY SNICKERS?
This is to ensure that they do not fully melt while they are being deep fried and seep out of the breading. If they’re at room temperature, they’ll definitely melt.
Even though we are freezing the snickers, they will still get warm and gooey during the frying step.
CAN I USE THE FUN SIZED SNICKERS?
If you want smaller versions of these to have on hand for kids, or you just don’t want a whole snickers, you can use the fun-sized version as well.
They will make double the amount, or you can cut the recipe in half.
WHAT OTHER TOPPINGS CAN I USE?
Some other fun toppings that you can use instead of powdered sugar or along with powdered sugar include: chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, melted chocolate, or whipped cream.
ANY ADDITIONS?
You pick the best way! Deep Fried Snickers Bars can be changed at will.
- Drizzle of caramel sauce: For an extra gooey finish—top your deep fried candy bar with warm caramel.
- Chocolate syrup: Double the chocolate by adding a light swirl right before serving for a sweet tooth lover’s dream.
- Sprinkle of cinnamon sugar: If you’re a funnel cake fan, dust a bit of cinnamon sugar on your deep-fried Snickers for fair vibes.
- Chopped nuts: Whether peanuts, almonds, or pecans, they give added crunch and nutty flavor that pairs well with the chocolate bars.
- Crumbled cookies: Toss some crushed favorite candy bars or even leftover cookies on top for a layered treat.
- Marshmallow fluff: For those extra indulgent types—spread a little fluff on top, then watch it melt into a sticky topping.
- Sprinkles or edible glitter: Perfect for a party if you want a bright pop of color on your indulgent treats.
- Vanilla ice cream: Place a scoop next to your fried Snickers—like a dessert made in chip shop heaven!
- Dusting of powdered sugar plus cocoa powder: A half-and-half dusting is a quick way to get a “fancy” finish on the outside.
- Candied bacon bits: For salty-sweet fans, a small crumble of bacon can turn your dessert into a “next level” novelty.
ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
These golden brown little yummies can stand a few swap outs.
- Other candy bars: If you’re not into Snickers, try Twix, Milky Way, or Reese’s—favorite candy bars can work similarly.
- Canola oil or vegetable oil if you don’t want to use peanut oil—just keep a high smoke point in mind for safer hot oil frying.
- Whole wheat flour for a slightly “healthier” spin—though let’s be honest, this is still a treat.
- Almond milk or oat milk if you prefer a non-dairy approach to your batter—just use enough milk for a somewhat-thin batter consistency.
- Coconut flour or gluten-free flour blend if you have dietary needs, but watch the texture as it might fry differently.
- Light cooking spray plus an air fryer instead of a deep pot of oil if you’re aiming for fewer calories—though the crispy texture may not be as classic.
HOW TO STORE:
I do not recommend storing these, they are best eaten immediately otherwise, they will get soggy after just a few hours.
You can, however, make the batter ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator covered, where it will keep for up to 3 days, and the snickers can be frozen indefinitely.
DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Not a fan of snickers? Try other candy bars like Milky Way, Almond Joy, 3 Musketeers, etc.
- These are best eaten while first made.
- You can use fun-sized snickers instead of regular sized.
- The batter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Other toppings can be used, see suggestions above.
- We like to keep our snickers frozen to ensure they do not melt when frying.
- Try to deep fry one at a time.
Looking for the most indulgent dessert that you probably will ever sink your teeth into?
Then you need to try these Deep Fried Snickers.
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Deep Fried Snickers Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 full sized snickers bars
- Peanut oil for frying
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ cups whole milk
- 3 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Take sturdy wooden skewers and insert them through the length of the snickers bars, but do not go through to the other side. Place them all on a sheet tray or plate and freeze until solid, about 6 hours.16 full sized snickers bars
- Preheat a deep fryer with peanut oil or your preferred frying oil to 350°F, or you can use a dutch oven for this with a candy thermometer to keep tabs on the oil temp.Peanut oil for frying
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth. Slowly whisk in the milk until combined.3 large eggs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 ¼ cups whole milk
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth, a couple of flour lumps are okay. The batter should be thick, slightly thinner than pancake batter.3 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Once the oil is hot take the frozen snickers one by one and dip it in the batter until coated. Let any excess drip off.
- Slowly lower the snickers into the oil. I like to keep a hold of the skewer for 5-10 seconds to let the bottom of the bar fry before dropping it in. This will make the bottom of the batter set up so it won’t stick to the fry basket.
- Fry for about 2 minutes per side or until your desired color is reached. Place on a paper-towel-lined plate to catch any excess oil.
- Place the fried snickers onto a wire rack over a sheet tray so it doesn’t get soggy. Once all the bars are fried, dust with powdered sugar and serve.Powdered sugar for dusting
Notes
- Not a fan of snickers? Try other candy bars like Milky Way, Almond Joy, 3 Musketeers, etc.
- These are best eaten while first made.
- You can use fun sized snickers instead of regular sized.
- The batter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Other toppings can be used, see suggestions above.
- We like to keep our snickers frozen to ensure they do not melt when frying.
- Try to deep fry one at a time.
Nutrition
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