How to Make A Fried Snickers Bar Treat

Originating in a chips shop in Scotland less than two decades ago, the fried Mars bar created a trend that soon spread to other items, including the Snickers bar. The attraction of the fried candy and other foods is their novelty and improbability --- these are foods not typically fried. The taste combination of savory and sweet is another attraction to the fried Snickers bar. This uncomplicated, batter-fried snack item is enjoyed as much for its entertainment value as its taste. Fried Snickers bars are simple to make.

Things You'll Need

• Snickers bar
• 1 cup plain flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• Whisk
• Mixing bowl
• Saucepan, large
• Oil
• Slotted spoon
• Paper towels

Instructions

1. Place a wrapped Snickers candy bar in the freezer. For best results, the candy bar should be very cold or frozen.

2. Put the oil into a deep saucepan and heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, egg and milk in the mixing bowl. Whisk until it's all blended.

4. Take the Snickers candy bar from the freezer, unwrap it and dip it into the batter with your fingers. Shake off any excess batter.

5. Ease the battered candy bar into the hot oil.

6. Fry the Snickers candy bar until it becomes a rich, golden color.

7. Remove the fried Snickers candy bar from the hot oil with the slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.

Tips & Warnings

• The Snickers bar is chilled or frozen to prevent premature meltdown in the oil before the batter can seal the product.

• Some cooks impale the candy bar on a Popsicle stick or skewer before frying for ease of handling.

• Virtually any standard batter for frying will work. For convenience, consider using a batter mix, like one for making funnel cakes.

• Take care when working with hot oil or other fats. Be aware of the possibility of liquids coming out of the batter-dipped candy bar and causing bubble-ups in the oil.

• After frying, some of the chocolate and other ingredients in the candy bar may be quite hot. Allow the fried Snickers bar to cool a bit before eating.

References

• Food.com: Deep Fried Snickers
• Group Recipes: Deep-Fried Snickers
• Food Network: Deep-Fried Snickers on a Stick

Resources

• Lynn's Kitchen Adventures: Homemade Snickers Bars