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I have a confession. I only go to the fair for the food. Specifically, deep fried Oreos. They are my weakness. There’s something about the fried, warm, ooey-gooey treats that I can’t resist. But we haven’t been to the fair in a while and well, I’m trying to eat healthier. So what’s a girl to do?
Now that I have an air fryer, I figured I would try to recreate those yummy deep fried Oreos from the fair. I went searching for the perfect air fried Oreo recipe and was disappointed with the options. Most suggest that you buy crescent dough from the refrigerated section of your local supermarket. And while they sounded like a good idea, they just didn’t taste the same.
When I told my family that I was going to try to find a new option, they begged me to just stick with the deep fried version. Which gave me an idea… why not make it into a little contest and see which is better… deep fried Oreos or air fried Oreos. Read on to see which ones they preferred!
Deep Fried Oreos
I’m pretty sure we nailed these. They were so close to the deep fried Oreos we buy at the fair, we couldn’t believe it. If you love funnel cakes and Oreos, this is the perfect marriage of flavors. All you need is oil, powdered sugar, Oreos and funnel cake mix!
Deep Fried Oreos
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Oreos
- 1 pkg funnel cake mix
- vegetable oil
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pour approx 1½ inch of oil into a pan and heat on medium-high heat. You want the oil to be higher than the Oreo.
- Mix funnel cake batter according to packaging (most will just have you add water).
- Once oil is hot, dip an Oreo cookie into the batter and make sure it's fully covered
- Place batter dipped Oreo into the heated oil. Once you start to see it turn brown (it will be 1-2 minutes), remove and place on a paper towel, on top of a plate. Repeat.
- Top with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Air Fried Oreos
This was definitely not as easy as I thought it would be. I scoured the internet for options aside from the store bought crescent dough. Pancake batter? Too runny. Funnel cake mix? Also too runny. I thought about adding flour to either one of those to try to form a dough that can be rolled, but I didn’t want it to taste too floury.
Then, as I was watching a baking competition on tv last weekend, it hit me… PUFF PASTRY DOUGH! Perfect! But have you ever seen them make it? It takes time. You have to chill it, roll it, fold it, chill it again, let it proof. Who has time for all that? When you want fried Oreos, you want them now, not in 14 hours. But guess what?! The store sells puff pastry dough in the freezer section!
They are super flaky and lack the grease that the deep fried Oreos have.
Air Fried Oreos
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Oreos
- 1 pkg puff pastry dough
- powdered sugar
- chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Remove the puff pastry dough from the box and let thaw, according to package.
- You'll find that the dough is folded into three parts. Using a pizza cutter, separate those three parts and then cut each of those into 4 equal squares.
- Using a square of dough, place an Oreo in the center, fold each corner into center of the oreo and pinch any open areas. The Oreo should be fully covered.
- Place 4 dough wrapped Oreos into the air fryer basket. Make sure they aren't touching. Cook on 400° for 8 minutes. Repeat.
- Top with powdered sugar and drizzle chocolate syrup. Serve warm.
Which One Was Best?
So, which do you think was the bigger hit? Believe it or not, it was a tie! And our youngest, she would have been the tie breaker, but she couldn’t choose a favorite because she liked them both so much.
If you are a fried Oreo fan, I’d love for you to try these recipes and let me know which you prefer! Don’t forget to check out all of our kid friendly recipes!
Lisa Joy Thompson
February 28, 2020These both look amazing! And I can see how it would be a tie. Choosing a favorite fried Oreo would be like choosing a favorite child! 🙂
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Carmen
November 14, 2019I need to make these for the holidays. Looks so good!
Catherine
October 30, 2019Confession, I’ve never tried a fried oreo though I’ve heard of them. I wish I could try one of each and taste the difference myself. I would have thought a pie crust dough instead of cresent dough honestly, but the funnel cake batter is a much better idea! I’m so tempted to get an air fryer this season!
Melanie williams
October 30, 2019Oh wow you have deffo got my taste buds going for sure. Looks yummy xx
Lyanna Soria
October 30, 2019That’s quite an interesting recipe. I don’t think I’ve tried Air fried and Deep-fried Oreos before but that looks quite delicious.
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littlemisadvencha
October 30, 2019wooooow. the first picture made me woooow! I would so love to taste both air fried Oreos and deep fried Oreos. I’m drooling right now.
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Yeah Lifestyle
October 30, 2019This looks so indulgent and moreish! Both my kids love Oreos and this just pushes it up a notch. I would love to try both the air fried and deep fried Oreos to see which was best
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Amber S Battishill
October 29, 2019I’ve never heard of fried oreos before! These sound and look amazing! I’m always looking for new air fryer recipes so I’m going to pin this!
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Ashley
October 29, 2019Tried the Air Fried Oreos tonight and they’re SO good! My kids are big fans of fried Oreos at fairs in the summer and this was just a perfect treat. No frying and super easy!
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Monika
October 29, 2019THIS IS CRAZY! And I absolutely love it! Oreos are my absolute favorite snack!
Shannon Gurnee
October 29, 2019I’ve heard of Deep Fried OREOs, but not Air Fried OREOs. Sounds like a yummy treat!
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Garf
October 29, 2019This looks so yummy. Now, I need to buy an air fryer. I love Oreos.
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Emman Damian
October 29, 2019I would vote for air fried oreos! It’s healthier and less oil. Much tastier too!
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Carolyn
October 29, 2019Oh man, my husband really wants an air fryer because he thinks it’d be cool and once he sees that you can do fried Oreos in this he’s going to flip haha! It looks so yummy and that’s cool it’s a tie!
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Claudia Krusch
October 29, 2019The air fried looks fluffy, more like something my family would enjoy! Thank you for sharing such great recipes!
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Ashley Rollins
October 29, 2019Oh wow! We used to serve these in a restaurant I worked at in Illinois and I love that you made a healthier take on it! They are SO GOOD.
Rachel
October 29, 2019I also only go to the fair for the food. I am afraid of frying things at my house.
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Heather
October 29, 2019Really? Why?
Helen Little
October 29, 2019What an interesting experiment! I bet they both taste amazing, I love Oreos!
Krissy
October 29, 2019My mouth is watering. I’ve always wanted to try an air fryer. These look amazing!
Joanna
October 29, 2019I have never heard about deep fried Oreos before. You have made me very curious, I’d love to try them out. I don’t have an air fryer so it will have to be deep fried for me.
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Jennifer
October 29, 2019This is awesome. I had no idea I could make Fried Oreos like this. Now, I am off to get some puff pastry so I can give this a try.
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Catalina
October 29, 2019wow! This is definitely an interesting recipe that my kids will love!
Annemarie LeBlanc
October 29, 2019I like both versions so I can’t help you with the stats. Haha. Air fried would be healthier but I can’t say no if someone offers me a deep fried one.
Marina
October 29, 2019Oreo are vegan, so I might try this recipe. Thanks for sharing x
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Toni
October 29, 2019I think I need to try both of these!! They look SO good!!
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EMILY ZIELINSKI
October 29, 2019oh my! Well I just found out that Oreos are Vegan the other day, so I may very well have to try this!!
Kelly Martin
October 29, 2019I never knew there was such a thing as deep fried Oreos! They look delicious. The air fried ones look great as well!
joy
October 29, 2019that’s good to hear the air fried were not as greasy. i have never had either b/c they sound so sweet but if i had to choose i would go for the air fried.
Kat&Phil
October 28, 2019Well played indeed! Still catching up on this air frier technology. Good to know no good recipe goes unturned;)
Nicole Bertrand
October 28, 2019I just had my first fried oreo EVER a couple of weeks ago. I plan on getting my husband an air fryer for Christmas, so we’ll have to try these with the kids for sure!
Nate
October 28, 2019I’m all about deep fried oreos! I had some in downtown last week and it was so good!
Cinny
October 28, 2019This should be fun to try out! I’m always looking for reasons to use my air fryer.
Celebrate Woman Today
October 28, 2019This is so awesome looking pastries with sweets inside! I have never done any thing like that. Time has come to follow your recipe.
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kita
October 28, 2019this is what heaven looks like my gawd. I am afraid to make this because I will eat all but this is a must. Pinning now
Cindy Neko
October 28, 2019I love the way that air fried Oreos look like they have so much less grease. I’ll definitely be trying that recipe.
Kathy
October 28, 2019Wow, these sure look amazing. I have never tried deep fried Oreos before. This is something I’ve always wanted to try though. They sound delicious.
Amy Desrosiers
October 28, 2019Wow, these OREOs look way too good! I have never tried a fried OREO but I sure do want to about now!
Brianne Tursi Manz
October 28, 2019I’ve heard of deep-fried Oreos, but not air-fried. I would like to try this challenge!
kumamonjeng
October 28, 2019Wow, I never knew you can air-fried or deep-fried oreo! I love the idea and I will choose to air-fried as I just have gotten a Phillip air-fryer recently.
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
October 28, 2019Nothing the trusty air fryer can’t do!
Tara Pittman
October 28, 2019I know that my family would love these. I love the idea of puff pastry instead of deep frying.
Stacie
October 28, 2019I am very excited about this recipe. I love finding healthy alternatives that taste just as good as the original. I actually prefer that less greasy feel.
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jill nunn
October 28, 2019Ohhh this is one of my favorite fair foods. Gosh, I dunno if I should try to make them at home that could be dangerous!
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Fiona Cambouropoulos
October 28, 2019Oh my, I’ve never heard of deep fried or air fried Oreos. Both sound like a wicked lovely weakness. I’ll have to try them both!
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Roy
October 28, 2019I would love to try both to check out the difference myself. I love fried stuff, especially fried Oreos.
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Cristina Petrini
October 28, 2019Fried oreo? It is undoubtedly the coolest and most original idea I’ve read. I’m going to make these for Halloween.
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Nicole
October 28, 2019I think I am going to buy an air fryer just for this recipe! 🙂
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
October 28, 2019Ooh I recently got an air fryer so need to try this! I love that you can enjoy fried food with less fat! Great to know they tasted really similar!
robin rue
October 28, 2019Yummers! I love fried oreos, so I will definitely have to give these a try!
Dana
October 28, 2019They both look and sound delicious, but I love the lack of grease that comes with air frying. I can’t wait to give them a try. I’ve been looking for something new to make.
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Jill
October 28, 2019The air fried Oreos sound like the winner to me. I’ve always loved the flavor of this dessert, but I never liked all that grease.
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