Homemade Deep Fried Oreos with Pancake Mix

Deep Fried Oreos are delicious, hot little clouds of chocolate and cream with a dusting of powdered sugar, frequently enjoyed at state fairs. With fairs being canceled this year, you can enjoy this homemade Deep Fried Oreo recipe any day of the week!

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Attend any state or county fair and you’re bound to find a variety of deep fried fair foods. From deep fried chicken tenders to funnel cake, and deep fried pickles to the iconic deep fried Oreo cookie – the fair brings our childhood culinary dreams to life! These deep fried Oreos are no exception. Their crunchy, flakey, golden brown exterior paired with a fluffy filling, and gooey, semi-melted Oreo cookie is a match made in deep fried fair food heaven.

While the kids might be disappointed about the carnival being canceled this year, this deep fried Oreo recipe with just 10 ingredients including the frying oil, makes it super quick and easy to provide them with a little taste of nostalgia. So let the kids go wild creating their own home rodeo while you whip up this easy recipe.

Ingredients for Deep Fried Oreos

I love that deep fried Oreos can be made with pantry staples. Because honestly, who doesn’t have Oreos in their pantry? In just a few steps and about 30 minutes, you’ll be enjoying a creamy, chocolatey dessert.

• Frying Oil – Peanut, Canola, or Vegetable
• Oreos
• Powdered Pancake Mix
• Milk
• Egg
• Vanilla Extract
• Butter
• Powdered Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Extra Toppings or Dip

How to make Deep Fried Oreos without a deep fryer

The magic of the dutch oven is that you always have a deep fryer at your fingertips. There’s no need for a fancy “top of the line” kitchen fryolator. Use a deep skillet or dutch oven halfway filled (about 64 ounces) with frying oil and voila! homemade deep fryer. In a deep skillet, you’ll want to fill at least 2 inches deep with oil.

How to make Deep Fried Oreos with pancake mix

Start with a 5 to 6-quart dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Pour your oil of choice, we recommend peanut oil, into the dutch oven and allow to come up to a temperature of 350F. Use an infrared thermometer to check the oil temperature as it sits. You can also use a candy thermometer attached to the side of the dutch oven. Check the temperature before and after each batch of Oreos that are fried.

Next, add your pancake mix to a large mixing bowl. To that add in the milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Give a good whisk to combine ingredients. Melt your butter in a separate small bowl or cup. When the oil is just about to temperature, slowly pour in the butter to the pancake batter and whisk so as not to clump or cook the egg.

In a separate smaller bowl, sift together the cinnamon and powdered sugar. Set that to the side for dusting later.

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When your oil is ready, take five Oreos at a time and dredge them in the pancake batter. Use a fork to flip them over and ensure they have been completely covered. Use the fork to transfer the batter covered Oreo to the dutch oven of hot oil. Gently drop and shake off the Oreo into the oil. It should start to bubble immediately.

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Watch your Oreos carefully and flip them as the bottom side turns golden brown. Remove them from the dutch oven once completely golden brown and transfer them to a paper towel lined plate or basket for draining the excess oil.

As they cool, dust them with your cinnamon powdered sugar. Enjoy while warm. Though they are equally delicious room temperature dunked in milk like a standard cookie.

How to store and reheat deep fried oreos

Can I use Double Stuffed Oreos?

Yes! You can easily pick your favorite Oreo or sandwich cookie to deep fry. Keep the easy batter the same and simply switch out the cookie with your favorite variation. Double Stuffed Oreos work wonderfully and provide a bit more cream filling.

At home Fair Fun!

As if fried Oreos aren’t good enough, let’s make a game out of it for the kids to enjoy. Grab a few different packs of Oreos: Double Stuffed, Lemon Oreos, Thin Mint Oreos, and Peanut Butter Oreos, to name a few. Fry them all according to the recipe below. Then mix them up on a plate so you don’t know which are which. Have the kids close their eyes and pick one to enjoy. Then have them describe the taste and which one they think they have. Keep score of who gets the most right for a prize! Though let’s be honest – everyone is a winner with deep fried Oreos!

Dipping Sauces for Deep Fried Oreos

As if these aren’t decadent enough, you can certainly dip these tasty treats in Guinness chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, or a raspberry jam.

Deep Fried Oreos are delicious, hot little clouds of chocolate and cream with a dusting of powdered sugar, frequently enjoyed at state fairs.