Deep-Fried Coke Recipe

by Denise Gee and Robert Peacock

The nice folks from Portlandia pickle it, and the nice folks from Food Republic deep-fry it. Realistically there's nothing we won't batter and fry, so when we heard that the mythical deep-fried Coke recipe had been published by cookbook author/photographer team Denise Gee and Robert Peacock, we jumped right on it. Ready to pop until you can't stop?

Related: Super Bowl Menu: Deep-Fried

Since Abel's recipe is a secret, this comes pretty dadgum close to what he invented in 2006 - a concoction of fried Coca-Cola batter that sold 10,000 cups in just two weeks.

Reprinted with permission from Sweet on Texas.

Servings: 6
Deep-fried coke, for your next recipe-slash-party trick!
Ingredients
3 eggs
2 cups Coca-Cola
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil for deep frying
powdered sugar
pure cola syrup

Garnish (optional)
whipped cream
maraschino cherries

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add the Coca-Cola and granulated sugar.
2. Sift 2 cups of the flour, baking powder, and salt and add to the Coca-Cola mixture. Mix while adding more flour, until the batter is smooth and not too thick.
3. Heat the oil to 375F in a deep fryer.
4. Drop 1 1/2-inch dough balls into the fryer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Remove them with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
5. Sprinkle the fried Coke balls with powdered sugar while they are still hot, and douse with cola syrup.
6. Garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries, if desired, and serve.

Check out these dessert recipes from Food Republic:
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Meringues Recipe
Apple Turnover Recipe
Party Grub: Homemade Peanut Butter Cups With Bourbon

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes