All over the world, people are enjoying deep-fried Oreos and deep-fried Twinkies, from the United States to Canada, Australia, Dubai, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan, people are adding their variants to this easy to make golden brown treats, with variations ranging from Nutella toppings, jam, sprinkled sugar, drizzled chocolate to the ridiculously absurd.
Throughout the year, people enjoy attending festivals, state fairs, fiestas, and rodeos. It is fair to say, however, that aside from the additional attractions, the food is the main draw. In addition to the amusement rides, entertainment, vendor booths, and free product samples, there is a lot of food, particularly fried and fatty!
The typical fair menu includes items like corn dogs, funnel cakes, fries, onion rings, churros, fried fish and/or chicken, and more. Chefs, however, have become quite inventive with deep-fried Oreos, Twinkies, cheesecake, hand pies, candy bars, ice cream, and even butter!
If in some way you are new to the scene when it comes to the crazy deliciousness that is this food scene then you are most likely wondering what deep-fried Oreos and deep-fried Twinkies are so here's a brief intro.
What Is a Deep Fried Oreo?
A deep-fried Oreo is just a regular Oreo cookie that has been battered and then dropped into hot oil until the batter has browned and the cookie has heated through. The idea of a deep-fried Oreo is a staple at fairs and carnivals when a variety of indulgent foods are battered and deep-fried,
The batter used to coat the cookie frequently resembles pancake batter and is typically just a straightforward combination of flour, baking soda, and a liquid. Although some homemade deep-fried Oreo recipes spice the batter with additional ingredients.
The taste and texture of the finished treat are influenced by the condition of the cookies right before making them into a treat. Using partially frozen cookies ensures that they will still have some internal crispness after being cooked. Cookies that are somewhat warm or at room temperature will soften and resemble cakes, and the inner cream filling will melt when they are fried.
Before being served, the final cookies are typically dusted with powdered sugar.
The fried oreo resembles a doughnut in some ways but is probably not quite as light as a cake doughnut or cruller. The cream (which is primarily hydrogenated oil) inside the cookie will largely melt into the cookie portion which will squish and crumble. The instant crumb batter's doughiness and sweetness will overpower the Oreo's light cocoa flavor;
There won't be much bitterness that you can detect. This soft, melting Oreo that has crumbled inside the fried dough ball functions almost like a sauce, giving the dough flavor from the inside out. This complements the powdered sugar and/or chocolate syrup that will be applied outside. If you're in the mood, it's rather wonderful despite being extremely fatty and sugary. It is worth every calorie.
Now you must be wondering about a deep-fried Twinkie and how it tastes.
What Is a Deep Fried Twinkie?
A deep-fried Twinkie is a relatively new concept that takes the well-known Hostess Twinkie cake, freezes it, dips it in batter, then deep-fries it to provide a twist on the classic snack cake. The deep-fried Twinkie is typically made using a batter made of flour, egg, and vinegar, though there are variances in the form.
The Twinkie is often frozen overnight or for at least two hours to prevent melting while being deep-fried, with a stick inserted in one end (to allow the consumer to grasp it after and during preparation). Normal cooking oil is normally used to fry it after coating.
It mostly maintains the customary Twinkieness with a slight crunch from the batter on the outside and has that distinct yellow cake flavor with the creamy inside. Warming them makes the cream interior fluffy and light, complementing the spongey cake and crunchy outside.
Deep-Fried Twinkies taste more like sweet, delectable doughnuts than they do like regular Twinkies. When melted, the crème within the Fried cake essentially turns into vanilla icing. Imagine a funnel cake without the powdered sugar, but with warm vanilla glaze instead. Essentially when heated, the creme filling tastes much much better.
A Deep-Fried Twinkie fills the craving despite possibly having maybe too much oil and being too simple. They would be an emotional roller coaster if they were a carnival ride. You'll be waiting in line for more because the thrill is undeniably worth it.
Conclusion
Deep-fried Oreos and deep-fried Twinkies are sweeter and gooier than your regular cookies. Dipped in batter, these golden fried treats that are sprinkled with sugar and drizzled with toppings, ranging from jam to chocolate, are crunchy on the outside but deliver a sweet melting sensation in your mouth.
