Description
Crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these deep fried marshmallows are a nostalgic carnival treat that is quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup cold club soda (or cold plant milk)
- Store-bought marshmallows
- Neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Freeze marshmallows in a single layer for 20–30 minutes.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, salt, and club soda until smooth.
- Heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350–375°F (175–190°C).
- Dip frozen marshmallows in batter, letting excess drip off.
- Fry marshmallows for 15–30 seconds per side until golden brown.
- Drain on a wire rack over paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, keep marshmallows frozen until frying and work in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 marshmallows
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg