Indulge in crispy, gooey Deep Fried Marshmallows – the ultimate fair-style treat! Easy recipe, golden on the outside and melty inside. Perfect for parties or dessert cravings.
Craving a dessert that’s crispy on the outside and irresistibly gooey on the inside? Deep fried marshmallows are the ultimate sweet treat you didn’t know you needed.
Perfect for fairs, parties, or late-night indulgence, these golden bites of melty marshmallow goodness are surprisingly easy to make at home. This treat brings a fun, nostalgic flair to any dessert table.
If you enjoy fried food, you will also love to make Deep Fried Twinkies Funnel Cake Bites, and Deep fried s’mores with 31 Easy Texas Desserts.
We love marshmallows and also make Marshmallow Frosting, Marshmallow Fondant Recipe and Marshmallow Cookies.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Deep fried marshmallows are the perfect mix of crunchy and gooey, delivering that classic fairground flavor right at home. They’re incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients, and the results are always crowd-pleasing.
Whether you’re serving them at a party, making a fun dessert with the kids, or just treating yourself, these warm, melty bites hit all the right sweet spots.
Ingredients
- Jumbo Marshmallows. Make sure that you get the really large campfire marshmallows.
- Pancake Mix. You can use any brand you love.
- Milk. Whole milk makes the batter richer.
- Sprinkles. This is optional but makes the final product look so cute.
Get the complete recipe and ingredients at the bottom.
How to Make Deep Fried Marshmallows
- Step 1. Prepare the hot oil over medium heat. Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
Step 2. Combine the batter. Place the pancake mix, egg, milk and vegetable oil in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
Step 3. Coat the marshmallows. Dip each of the marshmallows into the batter. Remove excess batter.
Step 4. Then place in the oil.
Step 5. Cook and carefully turn until golden brown all over. Be careful not to overcook. Remove with a slotted spoon and move the marshmallows to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess oil.
Serving Ideas
- S’mores. You can use the deep fried marshmallows to make s’mores. Simply place it between graham crackers and add chocolate bars.
- Chocolate Syrup. Drizzle Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe all over the marshmallows.
- Whipped Cream. Generously top each fried marshmallow with Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.
- Sprinkles. Everything is better with sprinkles and this is no exception. Kids will love colorful and tasty sprinkles on top.
Storage
These are best served fresh as the coating will become soft as they are stored. We do not suggest storing for later use.
Pro Tips
- Large marshmallows. Regular size marshmallows are best for frying. You can also use rectangular shaped marshmallows. We do not recommend using mini marshmallows.
- Heat oil properly. The oil should be heated to 350 degrees before frying the marshmallows. If it is lower, the marshmallows will absorb too much oil. Any warmer and the marshmallows will burn while cooking.
- Oil with a high smoke point. It is important to use an oil that has a high smoke point for frying. This includes vegetable oil, canola oil and peanut oil.
- Turn occasionally while cooking. Don’t forget to turn the marshmallows while cooking so they cook evenly.
More Deep Fried Desserts
- Deep Fried Pop Tarts Recipe
- Deep Fried Honey Buns
- Fried Cookie Dough
- Deep Fried Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Easy Deep fried oreos
- Funnel Cake Recipe
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Deep Fried Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 20 Jumbo Marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups Pancake Mix
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil plus more for frying
- Whipped Cream for serving
- Chocolate Syrup for serving
- Sprinkles for serving
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Instructions
- Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium high heat until its approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the pancake mix, egg, milk and 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Dip each of the marshmallows into the batter, then place in the oil.
- Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over. Be careful not to over cook.
- Then move the marshmallows to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess oil.
- Then serve warm topped with the chocolate syrup, whipped cream and sprinkles.
- Enjoy!
