Vegan Fried Dough Balls
Indulge in these irresistible Vegan Fried Dough Balls, a plant-based twist on a classic treat that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. This easy recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, almond milk, and vegan butter to create a soft, pillowy dough that’s fried to golden perfection. With a crispy exterior and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center, these dough balls are lightly sweetened with powdered sugar for an extra touch of decadence. Quick to make, with just 15 minutes of prep time, these homemade delights are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack. Whether you serve them warm for dessert or at brunch, their simple, crowd-pleasing flavor will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfectly vegan, perfectly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Vegan butter, melted
- 2 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well-combined.
In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to curdle; this will act as your vegan buttermilk.
Add the vanilla extract and melted vegan butter to the curdled almond milk and mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft, sticky dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add a tablespoon of almond milk at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it lightly, just until it comes together.
Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches a temperature of 350°F (175°C).
Carefully drop the dough balls into the hot oil, a few at a time, being sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the dough balls for 2-3 minutes, turning them occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried dough balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Allow the dough balls to cool slightly, then dust them generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 511.1 g | 655% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.9 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2467 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.2 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
