This easy recipe for Deep-Fried Oreos is like your favorite carnival, amusement park, or fair treat. The battered dessert is the best hot cookie sweet. One bite and a fun summer nostalgic vibe hits and makes anyone feel like a kid again.
Why this Battered & Fried Oreos are the best: I use a shortcut ingredient to making the batter so you can enjoy this sweet in just 10 minutes - the ultimate indulgent dessert or snack when the craving needs to be satisfied fast!
No need to wait until the county fair or the carnival rolls into town, make your favorite hot & fresh fried cookies today at home. This recipe for deep frying Oreos from scratch is decadent & over the top delicious.
This was inspired by my other recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing sidedish recipe. Ok, now we cook!
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Ingredients
Just 3 ingredients plus water is all this fried Oreo recipe needs. So simple, right? I mean why spend $20 at the fair when it's so basic & cheaper to make it at home!
I also recommend the optional confectioner's sugar for dusting at the end too.
Here are important notes for some ingredients:
- Oreo Cookies - the classic chocolate cookie with cream filling is used or try any fun Oreo Variety.
- Cooking Oil - a high heat neutral tasting oil such as vegetable or canola oil.
- Krusteaz Pancake Mix - the ready made bag or box that needs just water makes this the easiest recipe ever.
- Water - to mix up the pancake batter coating.
- Powdered Sugar - for dusting the tops when serving.
See the recipe card for full list, quantities, & any substitutions/variations.
How to Make Deep-Fried Oreos
This recipe takes only 10 minutes to make once the oil comes to frying temperature. All you need to do is mix the batter while the oil is heating up, dunk in a cookie, toss to coat, & fry in the oil. Easy peasy.
Here are the easy steps for frying Oreo cookies:
- Batter and Fry
- Drain and Cool
See the step-by-step instructions with photos below plus the recipe card at the end of the post.
1 - Batter and Fry
In a medium-sized pot, add the oil so that is comes up the sides ⅓ of the way up the pot. Do not over fill or the oil will splatter and bubble up which is dangerous.
Turn the heat on medium-high and let it begin to heat up. It will be ready when an instant read thermometer for oil to reach 375°F.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl add the pancake mix and water. Whisk until smooth and no lumps are visible.
Add a cookie to the batter and toss to coat both sides. I like to fry 1-2 at a time, not more or it crowds the pot & reduces the heat too much which makes the dough soggy not crisp on the outside.
Carefully lower the battered Oreo into the hot oil using a slotted spoon or tongs.
Let it cook until it is golden brown, about 1 minute each side. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to rotate and remove them when ready - CAUTION the cookies & oil are hot!
2 - Drain & Cool
Once the cookies are down, place them on a plate lined with paper towels. This helps drain the remaining oil as they cool. This is how they should look - medium-brown/golden on the outside.
The cookies are done and ready to eat once they are cool to the touch. The filling will still be hot so be careful but I get that it is hard to wait!
Plate the fried Oreos once cool enough to eat. As you can see, they are golden brown and puffy.
Once you bite or cut into them, the inside layer of chocolate wafer cookie and the cream filling should still be visible but also slightly gooey and melty.
NOTE: if you want a more crisp & crunchy inner cookie see the Recipe Tips section below.
Serving & Storing
Serve these while fresh & hot. They are best eaten within minutes of frying.
I do not recommend making these ahead of time, storing, or saving some for leftovers. They will be soggy & greasy when you reheat them.
What to Serve with Fried Oreo Cookies : I like them simply dusted with powdered sugar. You can also serve them like you would beignets - with some berry jam, chocolate sauce, ice cream, or whipped cream.
Recipe Tips & Behind the Scenes
Here's my recipe for success - including what I learned when testing, fun stories, recipe history, and more.
- #1 Tip - make sure the oil is 375°F. If it is too cold the batter will be soggy as it soaks in the oil versus making it crisp on the outside. If it is too hot, the outer crust will be too dark or burn before the inner batter cooks or leaving it raw.
- FROZEN COOKIES - we also sometimes use frozen Oreos if we want the cookie to be still crisp on the inside & not melty gooey. Both are amazing!
- Substitute with Gluten-Free Oreos, Hydrox, Trader Joe's JoJos or any cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie.
- Try other Oreo flavors such as peanut butter, Double Stuf, lemon, golden, mint, or dark.
- A deep fryer with a basket also works for this recipe if you own one. I typically use mine for savory dishes like Garlic Butter Wings so I don't use it for sweet options like this.
- I recommend 2 per serving but my kids sure can indulge in 3-4 if I am not watching! How many will you eat?
FAQ
You don't want to distract from the taste of the sweet cookies and pancake-like coating. I recommend a neutral tasting oil for frying; canola, safflower, sunflower, or grapeseed work best.
It is important to keep the oil near 375°F for the best tasting and golden delicious fried Oreo cookies. See my #1 tip in the section above for more information.
If you do not have Krusteaz brand mix that uses just water, you can substitute with any pancake batter. Make your own from scratch or use like Bisquick, Pearl Milling, or Great Value (simply make per the label instructions)
Deep-Fried Oreos
Equipment
- deep fryer or medium pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups Krusteaz pancake mix or other pancake mix that needs water only
- 1 cup water
- 12 Oreos
- vegetable cooking oil about 2-3 cups
- powdered sugar optional topping
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot add oil so it comes up ⅓ the way up the sides. Heat on medium-high until it comes to temperature. While it is warming up, start the batter.vegetable cooking oil
- In a medium mixing bowl add the pancake mix and water. Whisk until smooth and there are no visible lumps. It will be thick.2 cups Krusteaz pancake mix, 1 cup water
- Once the oil reaches 375°F, it is time to start dunking and frying!
- Add 1 -2 Oreos at a time to the batter and coat on both sides.12 Oreos
- Carefully add each battered cookie it to the hot oil using tongs or a slotted spoon. Let it cook until golden brown on each side - about 1 minute per side.
- Use the slotted spoon or tongs to remove each fried Oreo from the oil carefully. Place on a plate lined with a paper towel. Let the oil drain from each as you continue dipping & cooking the remaining cookies.
- Repeat until all the cookies are coated, fried, & draining on the paper towels.
- Plate & dust with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy while warm & fresh.powdered sugar
Notes
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- Use Gluten-Free Oreos & pancake mix if needed for allergy reasons.
- Try any flavor Oreo such as mint, double stuf, peanut butter, etc.
- Use Hydrox or Trader Joe's JoJo brands or any cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie.
- Make your own pancake batter or use other brands of mixes like Bisquick, Pearl Milling, or Great Value (simply make per the label instructions)
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- These are best enjoyed fresh and hot. Storing leftovers and reheating is not recommended.
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- Make SURE the oil is 375°F for the best frying temperature to ensure a crispy golden brown crust.
- Freeze the cookies first if you want them still crisp on the inside instead of gooey melty.
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