Funnel Cake Bites (Air Fryer Style)
These air fryer funnel cake bites bring the classic fairground treat into your home kitchen—light, fluffy, golden, and dusted with powdered sugar. They're quick, easy, and fun for the whole family—no deep fryer required!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spoon or Cookie Scoop
- Parchment Rounds (optional)
Ingredients
Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk whole milk preferred
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For Cooking & Topping
- vegetable oil spray for greasing air fryer basket
- powdered sugar for dusting after frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and frothy.
- Pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir gently just until combined. Batter should be thick and spoonable.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Spray basket with oil or line with parchment rounds.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the basket, leaving space between each. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove bites and dust immediately with powdered sugar while still warm. Serve with optional toppings like chocolate sauce or jam.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter to keep the texture fluffy. Flip the bites halfway through for even browning. Powdered sugar sticks best while warm. Try flavor variations by adding cinnamon, cocoa, or fruit to the batter.