Deep Fried Oreos Recipe

Prepare dry ingredients

In a medium bowl whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until evenly combined.

Combine wet ingredients

In a separate bowl whisk 1 cup cold milk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. If using club soda for a lighter batter, stir in 1 tablespoon club soda at the end.

Make batter

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth and lump-free. The batter should be thick enough to coat a cookie but still pourable. If batter is very thick, add up to 1-2 tablespoons more milk. If using panko for extra crispness, place 1 cup panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish for dredging.

Heat oil

Pour about 1 to 1.5 cups vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot (enough to give a 1.5–2 inch deep fry depth). Heat oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). If you don't have a thermometer, test by dropping a small amount of batter — it should sizzle and rise to the surface within a few seconds and turn golden.

Coat cookies

Working in small batches, drop 2-3 Oreos into the batter and use a fork or skewer to fully coat each cookie. Lift them out and allow excess batter to drip back into the bowl. If using panko, immediately roll each battered cookie in the breadcrumbs to coat lightly and add extra crunch.

Fry Oreos

Carefully lower 2–3 coated Oreos into the hot oil. Fry for about 1 to 1.5 minutes per side, turning once with a slotted spoon or tongs, until golden brown and crisp. Do not overcrowd the pan — fry in batches so oil temperature remains steady. Adjust heat to maintain ~350°F (175°C).

Drain

Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried Oreos to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Let them rest 1–2 minutes; they will be very hot inside.

Dust and serve

Arrange fried Oreos on a serving platter and dust generously with 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Serve warm with chocolate sauce or hot fudge drizzled on top or on the side for dipping (about 1/4 cup).

Safety notes

Allow fried Oreos to cool slightly before eating to avoid burns from hot filling. Keep leftover fried Oreos in a single layer at room temperature for up to 24 hours; they are best eaten the same day.