A Definitive Guide to Twinkie Fryingg

Introduction to Twinkie Frying

According to The New York Times, Christopher Sell from Rugby, England created the Deep-Fried Twinkie. Christopher Sell worked in “chip shops” in Britain from a young age, where inventing new deep-fried foods was “a rite of passage”.

Later in life, Sell emigrated to the United States and eventually opened up his own “chip shop” in Brooklyn, New York. This is where the Deep-Fried Twinkie was born. Twinkies were among many of Sell’s attempts at new deep-fried creations, in the company of candy bars, M&Ms®, and English muffins. However, Deep-Fried Twinkies seem to have taken off the most.

Interesting fact- the Deep-Fried Twinkies sold in Sell’s shop are fried in the same grease in which fish is fried. This allegedly gives the Twinkies “that extra something”.

Make your own (superior) Deep-Fried Twinkies at home and save money.

Most of us have probably tried Deep-Fried Twinkies for the first time at events such as state fairs or carnivals. And, most of us likely overpaid by a gross amount for that first Deep-Fried Twinkie. One can likely produce TEN Deep-Fried Twinkies for what one can purchase a single Deep-Fried Twinkie at the local fair.

Also, aside from the obvious coin-saving benefits- making your own Deep-Fried Twinkies at home allows for a much higher level of customization. After reading through this guide, be sure to check out our serving recommendations at the bottom of the page for some tasty variations of Deep-Fried Twinkies!

What ingredients do I need to make a Deep-Fried Twinkie?

For the most part, the ingredients needed to create your own Deep-Fried Twinkies are universal, with the amount of ingredients needed changing dependent upon the number of Deep-Fried Twinkies that you want to produce.

Utensils

A general list of ingredients:

Below is a list of the ingredients that you will need. If you’re looking for specific proportions relevant to a specific amount of Twinkies, see the next section for an easy-to-read bullet list of exact proportions.

Frying Oil & Twinkie

Twinkies (frozen)
Peanut oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
Flour
Popsicle sticks (optional)

Batter

Milk
Peanut oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
Flour
Baking powder
Vinegar
Salt

To make a single Deep-Fried Twinkie:

Frying Oil & Twinkie

1 Twinkie (frozen)
2 Cups peanut oil (Less if you have a shallow pan)
1 Teaspoon flour
1 Popsicle stick (optional)

Batter

½ Tablespoon vinegar
1 Teaspoon peanut oil
1 Pinch salt

To make FIVE Deep-Fried Twinkies

Frying Oil & Twinkie

5 Twinkies (frozen)
4 Cups peanut oil
5 Teaspoons flour
5 Popsicle sticks (optional)

Batter

1 Cup milk
2 Tablespoons vinegar
1 Teaspoon peanut oil
1 Cup flour
1 Teaspoon baking powder
½ Teaspoon salt

Note:

Just remember- the goal is to DEEP FRY the Twinkies! Hence, put enough oil in the pan to completely submerge the size of the batch with which you’re working.

Let’s Get Started…

First thing’s FROST!

If one were to deep fry a Twinkie without freezing it beforehand, the cream filling would melt, fall through the coating of breading, and possibly land in the hot grease which creates a situation ripe for grease burn.

MAINTAIN EXTREME CARE WHILE WORKING WITH HOT OIL/GREASE

Preparing the oil

I recommend keeping your batches at a maximum of four Twinkies at a time (unless you are using an industrial-sized fryer). It seems the Deep-Fried Twinkies turn out better when produced in small batches because it makes the process easier to manage.

Preparing the batter

1.) Mix all wet ingredients together in their own bowl.

2.) Mix all dry ingredients together in their own bowl.

Frying the Twinkies

Serving Suggestions

Now that you have your Deep-Fried Twinkies, let’s go over a few ways to make them even better!

Powdered Toppings, Syrups, and Ice Creams

Melted Morsels

Another very delicious topping option is to top your Twinkies with your favorite melted candy morsels, such as butterscotch or chocolate.

Enjoy!

Now that you know how to make Deep-Fried Twinkies, you are sure to be the envy of the crowd at get-togethers. The only thing better than a Deep-Fried Twinkie is multiple Deep-Fried Twinkies enjoyed with friends and family!