Fried Oreos
Golden, crispy fried Oreos with a molten cookie center and a dusting of powdered sugar. A carnival favorite that takes just 15 minutes to make at home.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 18 cookies Oreo cookies
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together flour, egg, and milk in a shallow bowl until smooth with no lumps.
- 2
Pat Oreos completely dry with a paper towel before dipping—moisture prevents coating.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F using a deep-fry thermometer, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Dip each Oreo into batter, coating all sides, then slide into hot oil.
- 5
Fry in batches 60–90 seconds per side until deep golden brown, turning once.
- 6
Transfer fried Oreos to a paper-towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
- 7
Dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- heavy-bottomed pot (3-quart or larger)
- deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- plate lined with paper towels
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