Deep Fried Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are so easy to make at home. Enjoy this rich and creamy State Fair treat any day of the week.
Do you love ooey gooey deep-fried treats? Our family does and we really love chocolate and peanut butter. We love Reese’s Desserts and this recipe is so delicious.
The trick is to freeze the Reese’s Cups prior to frying. The inside is gooey and the coating is crispy and perfect. I have also been making Deep Fried Cookie Dough for years.
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Why This Recipe Works
Just like any of our other favorite fried treats, Reese’s can also be fried. We tried making Deep Fried Oreos and they were a hit. Then we attempted deep frying Reese’s Cups.
The results? They were so decadent and delicious. I can’t wait for you to try them. They are so gooey on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Full size and frozen
- Pancake Mix. You can use any brand you prefer.
- Egg. I used a large egg.
- Milk. Whole milk will have the richest flavor.
- Vegetable Oil. Plus more for Frying.
- Powdered Sugar. This goes on top for an even more decadent treat.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
How to Make Deep Fried Reese’s
- Step 1. Allow the oil to heat. Heat 3 inches of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
Step 2. Combine the pancake batter.
Step 3. Gently mix together the pancake mix, egg, milk and 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil in a large bowl.
Step 4. Combine the ingredients until well blended.
Step 5. Then dip each of the peanut butter cups into the batter.
Step 6. Place the Reece’s Cups into the hot oil.
Step 7. Cool until golden brown. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Make sure to turn them halfway through so they brown on both sides.
Step 8. Then move them to a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 9. Top with confectionary sugar and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm topped with powdered sugar. They are so rich and delicious.
- You can also serve with Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe drizzled on top.
- Add a dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.
Storage
These are best served right away. However, leftovers can be stored inside an airtight container.
Just make sure to allow them to cool first. They will keep up to 1 to 2 days at room temperature.
Expert Tips
- Freeze the candy. We recommend freezing the Reese’s Peanut for at least 1 hour before frying. This will prevent the chocolate from melting and oozing out into the frying oil.
- Wait to remove from freezer. Do not remove the peanut butter cups from the freezer until ready to fry.
- Evenly cook both sides. Deep Fried Reese’s Cups should be flipped during the cooking process.
- Remove excess oil. Place the Fried Reese’s Cups on a paper towel lined plate.
More Deep Fried Desserts
- Deep fried oreos
- Deep Fried S’mores Recipe
- Deep Fried Snickers Recipe
- Deep Fried Marshmallows
- Deep Fried Pop Tarts
- Deep Fried Nutella
Try this easy recipe for Deep Fried Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups today. Please leave a comment once you try it.
Deep Fried Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients
- 20 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups full size and frozen
- 1.5 cups Pancake Mix
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tsp Vegetable Oil plus more for Frying
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a large pot or dutch oven.
- Then gently mix together the pancake mix, egg, milk and 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil in a large bowl.
- Then dip each of the peanut butter cups into the batter and place them in the oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning them halfway through the cook time to brown both sides.
- Then move them to a plate lined with paper towels. Sift the powdered sugar on top and they are ready to serve and enjoy!
