Description
Crispy, golden-brown sandwiches with molten chocolate and gooey marshmallow inside, inspired by campfire s’mores and carnival deep-fried treats. Warm, nostalgic, and utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
- Graham Crackers: 8 whole sheets, broken into squares (for 8 s’mores)
- Marshmallows: 8 large marshmallows (1 per s’more)
- Chocolate Bars: 4 regular milk chocolate bars, halved (8 pieces total)
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup (for the batter)
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon (helps batter puff slightly)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (balances the sweetness)
- Egg: 1 large (for structure)
- Milk: 3/4 cup (adds moisture to the batter)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon (for aroma)
- Vegetable Oil: enough for deep-frying (about 4 cups, or enough to reach 2 to 3 inches in a pot)
- Powdered Sugar: optional, for dusting before serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain temperature.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 large egg, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth and lump-free.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line a tray with parchment paper or a cooling rack. Have tongs and a slotted spoon ready. Keep a paper towel-lined plate available for draining.
- Assemble the Dish: Sandwich one half chocolate piece and one large marshmallow between two graham cracker squares to form 8 s’mores. For easier frying, place assembled s’mores on the tray and chill in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Dip each chilled s’more into the batter, coating fully. Carefully lower 2 to 3 battered s’mores into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Maintain oil at 350°F (175°C) and do not overcrowd the pot.
- Finishing Touches: Remove fried s’mores with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while the chocolate is molten and the marshmallow is gooey. Pair with vanilla ice cream or chocolate sauce if desired.
Notes
- Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F (175°C) to achieve crisp, non-greasy results.
- Chilling assembled s’mores for about 15 minutes helps prevent the filling from leaking during frying.
- Work in small batches to avoid dropping the oil temperature.
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven for a few minutes to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deep-fried s'more
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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