Air Fryer Funnel Cake is made with all-purpose flour, egg, milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; air fry at 370°F for 12 minutes to serve 4. 310 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add egg, milk, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- 2
Pour batter into a squeeze bottle or piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
- 3
Cut a piece of parchment to fit the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil.
- 4
Squeeze batter onto the parchment in overlapping spiral and zigzag patterns.
- 5
Air fry at 370°F for 5–6 minutes, flip carefully, and cook another 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- 6
Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Tip: A squeeze bottle with a wide opening gives you the most control when piping the batter. Work quickly as the batter thickens over time.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~20 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 310 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Funnel Cake at 370°F for 12 minutes. A squeeze bottle with a wide opening gives you the most control when piping the batter. Work quickly as the batter thickens over time.
You need: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, ⅔ cup milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch of salt, powdered sugar for dusting, cinnamon (optional), chocolate sauce for drizzling (optional). This recipe serves 4 with 310 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Funnel Cake takes 12 minutes total at 370°F. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 12 minutes at 370°F.
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