Fried Oreos are a popular treat at fairs and carnivals, made by coating an Oreo in batter and deep-frying it in oil. The batter is usually a simple mixture of flour, baking soda, and liquid, but can be flavored with other ingredients. The type of oil used can affect the taste, and the state of the cookie before frying can impact the texture. Finished cookies are often sprinkled with powdered sugar or chocolate sauce.
A fried Oreo is an Oreo cookie that has been coated in some type of batter and then dipped in hot oil until the outer batter has browned and the inner cookie has heated through. The concept of a deep-fried Oreo is part of a tradition at fairs and carnivals in which a wide variety of decadent foods are battered and deep-fried, mostly just for the novelty of the experience, although the cuisine changes the flavor of the food targets in some cases. The batter used to coat the Oreo cookie generally resembles pancake batter and is usually just a simple mixture of flour and baking soda and a liquid, although some homemade fried Oreo recipes flavor the batter with other ingredients. Depending on the desired result, the Oreo cookie can be bruised hot, at room temperature, or even frozen, so it retains its texture when fried. Finished cookies are usually sprinkled with powdered sugar before serving.
The batter used to coat the cookies traditionally is simple and generic, reflecting the wide range of foods that are battered and fried at the fair. In general, the batter consists of water, flour and baking soda for leavening, although sometimes milk, sugar and eggs are also added. For a lighter coating, a thinner funnel batter can be used. When made at home, deep-fried Oreo batter can incorporate other ingredients, such as vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or extra sugar.
The oil in which the Oreo cookies are fried is somewhat important to the finished product. Flavorless oil such as vegetable oil is a common choice, because olive or corn oil can lend a contrasting flavor to the treat. For a sweeter, more unique taste, almond oil, sunflower oil, or coconut oil can be used, although they can be quite expensive in the amounts needed to properly fry the cookies.
The state of the cookies just before you start making a fried Oreo can affect the final taste and texture. If the cookies are partially frozen before baking, they will still be slightly crispy inside the dough after being fried. When the cookies are warmed slightly or used at room temperature, the cookies will become soft and cake-like, while the cream filling inside will melt.
After a fried Oreo is finally placed in hot oil, it is only allowed to cook on high for a few minutes. The resulting confection looks like a flattened ball of puffy dough with the cookie sealed inside. It’s traditional to sprinkle icing sugar on top of it before eating, although chocolate sauce can also be sprinkled over cookies.
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