Description
Learn how to make spooky and fun Halloween Crispy Fried Cockroach Donuts with this easy DIY tutorial. Perfect for adding a creepy twist to your Halloween celebration, these donuts are sure to delight both kids and adults with their scare factor and tasty crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Chocolate icing for coating
- Cake sprinkles or edible eyes for decoration
- Creepy cockroach-shaped candies or DIY cockroach decorations (see DIY cockroach ideas)
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot.
- Shape the dough into small round donuts or cockroach shapes.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels.
- Cool slightly, then dip into melted chocolate icing.
- Decorate with edible eyes or creepy cockroach candies, and add sprinkles or cobwebs for extra spookiness.
Notes
- Keep the donuts covered in an airtight container for up to 24 hours at room temperature.
- Reheat in an oven or air fryer for crispiness if stored longer.
- Use various decorations to customize the creepy effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg