Deep Fried Marshmallows (Printable)

Golden crispy exterior with gooey sweet center, perfect for parties and fun desserts

# What you'll need:

→ Marshmallows

01 - 12 large marshmallows

→ Batter

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 3/4 cup cold sparkling water
08 - 1 large egg

→ For Frying

09 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

→ Optional for Serving

10 - Powdered sugar for dusting
11 - Chocolate sauce or caramel sauce for drizzling

# How to make it:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Maintain temperature throughout frying for consistent results.
02 - Whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl until well combined.
03 - Whisk egg and cold sparkling water in separate bowl until combined. Pour into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth, slightly thick batter forms.
04 - Pat marshmallows dry if damp. Using fork or skewer, dip each marshmallow into batter, ensuring complete coating. Allow excess to drip off.
05 - Carefully lower coated marshmallows into hot oil. Fry in batches without overcrowding, cooking 1–2 minutes and turning occasionally until golden brown and crisp.
06 - Remove marshmallows with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with sauce if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between that crispy shell and molten interior is pure magic
  • They come together in under 20 minutes but taste like carnival food
  • Kids and adults both get genuinely excited about them
02 -
  • The sparkling water must be cold, it makes a huge difference in how light and crispy the batter gets
  • Do not try to fry too many at once or the oil temperature will drop and they will be greasy
  • Serve them immediately because they lose that perfect crispy texture as they cool
03 -
  • If your batter seems too thick, add sparkling water a tablespoon at a time until it coats the back of a spoon
  • Set up your draining station with paper towels before you start frying so you are ready

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