Fried Oreos

Your favorite indulgent fair food can be made right at home with just 5 ingredients! These deep fried Oreos are dunked in pancake mix, fried to a golden brown, and dusted with sweet powdered sugar.

Why this recipe works

If you’ve never had a fried Oreo from the state fair, you’re in for a treat. They’re everything you would imagine them to be. Soft and pillowy just like a pancake with a melted Oreo in the center. A little bit of chocolate, cream, and pancake makes one heck of a dreamy combination. You can’t forget to dust them with powdered sugar, it’s like icing on a cake!

Of all the Oreo desserts to choose from between Oreo cheesecake and slutty brownies, this recipe is probably one of the easiest which may come as a surprise. You only need pancake mix, Oreos, water, and vegetable oil to make them. Don’t think, just do.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

OREOS – The batter will coat a full standard size package of Oreo cookies. Feel free to use any flavor of Oreo you prefer or try it out with a different kind of cookie, even double-stuffed Oreos will work well here.

BATTER – You can use any pancake batter, simply follow the instructions on the pancake batter box and thin, as needed, until the batter is a consistency that will coat the Oreos evenly. We used Krusteax because it’s so easy to just add water.

How to Make Fried Oreos

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Fill a heavy bottom pot 3-4 inches deep with shortening or vegetable oil. Heat over medium high until the oil reaches 375°F. You will need to adjust the burner temp regularly during frying to maintain oil at precisely 375°F. Clip a candy thermometer on the pot to be able to regularly monitor the temperature.
2. Whisk together pancake mix and water until a few lumps remain – the mixture should be thick enough to coat an Oreo, but thin enough that excess batter with drip off the Oreo.
3. Dip an Oreo cookie into the pancake batter, tossing it to coat evenly on both sides. Lift the Oreo from the batter using a fork and quickly tap off any excess batter.
4. Transfer the cookie gently into the heated oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping the Oreo once the first side is golden brown.
5. Lift the golden brown oreo from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to soak up excess oil. Continue coating, frying, and straining the Oreos, adding several at a time to the oil, but maintaining the ideal fry temperature of 375°F.
6. Dust fried Oreos with powdered sugar.
7. Allow to cool for several minutes before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Fried Oreos are best if eaten right away, though you can store them in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and try reheating them in the air fryer.

Serving Suggestions

Serve deep fried Oreos after they’ve rested on a paper towel for a few minutes so they aren’t piping hot, but still warm and gooey. Optionally drizzle with chocolate, raspberry, strawberry, or caramel sauce and top with whipped cream or sifted powdered sugar. Enjoy!

More Oreo Recipes

• Oreo Cupcakes
• Oreo Icebox Cake
• Chocolate Lasagna
• Oreo Cheesecake Bars
• Oreo Cheesecake Brownies

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