Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: melted dark chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Cool 5 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time until dough is glossy.
- Stir in vanilla and orange zest.
- Pipe 4-6 inch strands into hot oil and fry until golden and crisp.
- Roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm; drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F (175°C) for best crispness.
- For baking instead of frying, bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 425°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping once.
- To adjust sweetness, reduce or increase coating sugar to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tail (20 g)
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
