Are fried Oreo cookies worth it? Is there even such a thing as "healthy" Oreo cookies?
Oreo cookies are famous for their creamy filling and crispy cookie shell. Unfortunately, they are also known for being extremely unhealthy. The average serving size contains about 250 calories and 20 grams of fat. However, if you want to enjoy Oreo cookies without feeling guilty, you should try baking them instead. If you don't mind spending extra time, why not give these homemade Oreo recipes a shot?
Fried Oreos are delicious cookies made from Oreo cookies dipped in batter and deep-fat fried. They were first introduced in 1937 at Disneyland in California. The Hershey Company developed the recipe for use at Disneyland, becoming famous after their debut. Today, Oreo sells around $1 billion of fried Oreos each year.
Tools or equipment we need to make fried Oreos
- Oven/Air fryer/Pan
- Tongs
- Parchment paper/baking sheet
How to make fried Oreos?
For optimal flavor, I recommend eating these warm from the oven. You want to consume it while it's hot and fresh, just like you would with deep-fried cuisine. Later on, they won't be terrible, but they also won't be as good. But they can be assembled in advance without a problem. You can place the crescents on a baking sheet, and cover them with foil (to prevent drying).
Recipe 1(Deep Fried)
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Serving: 7 people
- Cooking Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
- Course type: Appetizer
- Calories:156
Ingredients
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
- One large egg
- 1 cup milk
- Two teaspoons of vegetable oil
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1 (18 ounces) package of cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
Directions
- Prepare deep-frying oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees C).
- Mix the egg, milk, and two teaspoons of vegetable oil in a bowl using a whisk. Pancake mix should be thoroughly mixed in so there are no dry lumps.
- One by one, carefully dunk the cookies into the batter and drop them into the oil.
- To avoid crowding the deep fryer, fry only 4 or 5 at a time.
- The cookies need around 2 minutes in the oven to reach a golden brown color.
- Pour onto a paper towel-lined platter to absorb excess oil before serving.
Recipe 2(Air Fried)
Prep time: 3 min
Cook Time: 7 min
Serving: 7 people
Cooking Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: American
Course type: Appetizer
Nutrition Information
- Amount per Serving
- Calories 292
- Fat 11g
- Carbohydrates 31g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugar 8g
- Protein 16g
Ingredients
- One large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- One teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pancake and baking mix
- Two tablespoons sugar
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Directions
- Prepare the basket of your 3.5-quart air fryer by cutting two sheets of parchment paper to fit it without overlapping the sides.
- To begin, set the temperature on your air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg with the milk and vanilla extract. Whisk in the sugar with the pancake mix.
- To coat the cookie and keep its form, the mixture should have the consistency of thick cake batter. Add extra pancake mix, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired consistency.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper—Dunk 6 cookies, allowing the excess batter to fall into the bowl.
- Set the cookies on the parchment in a single layer so that none touch. (To prevent the paper from flying up during baking, place a cookie on each corner.)
- Cook for 7 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit in an air fryer until the battered coating is golden brown and puffy. Take the parchment out and do it again with the rest of the cookies.
- Just before serving, sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the fried Oreos.
Recipe 3(Baked)
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Serving: 7 people
- Cooking Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
- Course type: Appetizer
Nutrition Information
- Calories 200
Ingredients
- 8 Oreo cookies plus an additional cookie for making crushed topping (if using)
- 8 oz can crescent rolls
- powdered sugar optional
- mini chocolate chips optional
- crushed Oreo cookies optional
Directions
- Prepare a 425°F oven. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- To make triangles out of the crescent rolls, just unroll them and cut along the perforations.
- Put an Oreo cookie on the point of a dough triangle.
- Cover the cookie by wrapping and pinching towards the narrow end. Next, you must use the rest of the Oreos and dough triangles and do it again.
- Distribute the Oreo crescents on the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each one. Cook in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the topping is golden.
- Take it out of the oven and serve it hot, or let it cool somewhat and sprinkle some powdered sugar, crumbled Oreos, or micro chocolate chips on top.
- How to store the recipe?
- For optimal flavor, I recommend eating these warm from the oven. You want to consume it while it's hot and fresh, just like you would with deep-fried cuisine.
- Later on, they won't be terrible, but they also won't be as good. But they can be assembled in advance without a problem. You can place the crescents on a baking sheet, and cover it with foil (to prevent drying).
Statistics
1/4 cup milk (1% milk up to whole milk) 1 tablespoon powdered sugar two tablespoons for eight servings Unwrap the can of crescent rolls but DO NOT UNROLL.
Source: gritsandgouda.com
Using the air fryer over frying oil cuts calories down by 70-80 percent
Source: by-pink.com
Expert Tips
Frying in the air fryer
I can't recommend a frying temperature or time frame for this dish because I haven't tried it in my air fryer. However, try making this dish in an air fryer if you have one and report on how it turned out; I think it would work great.
Swap wrapping positions.
To avoid the hassle of unrolling the crescent roll dough, you can simply wrap the Oreo cookie in it like a regular crescent roll. Keep the dough coiled up in the can shape after opening, then cut it into eight even pieces with a sharp knife. From the bits into a ring and insert a cookie in the middle. Encase it in dough and bake it. You should keep going with the recipe as written.
Lower-fat dough
Use 16 Oreo cookies and cut the dough into 16 even pieces using the abovementioned method. The dough for the cookies will thin out as they are being wrapped.
Why will you love this dish?
Oreos are delicious cookies that come from America, and they are also one of my favorite snacks. This recipe combines two things I like: chocolate and fried food! The crispy exterior of these treats makes them perfect for dipping into milk or ice cream. They're also great for snacking on while watching T.V.
Variations you can make.
- If you like your cookie fillings on the softer side, dip your Oreo in milk before wrapping it up. You can't keep up with all the different flavored Oreos on the market today. You can use this recipe for any type of cookie you like.
- Extra chocolate - are you a chocoholic? The cookie would be much better if you dipped it in chocolate before wrapping it.
- Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with a tablespoon or heavy cream for a glaze instead of sprinkling the optional powdered sugar on top. Mix it until it's smooth, then pour it over the Oreos once they've been baked.
Also, we recommend you to read our air fryer cookie and try it yourself hope you will like.
Frquently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What’s the Best Batter for Air Fryer Oreos?
The best batter for air fryer Oreos is probably one with some oil mixed. This will help prevent the cookies from drying out too much.
2. How Long Do Air Fryer Oreos Last?
The average air fryer cookie will last about 12 hours if stored at room temperature. However, they can be stored for up to two months without losing flavor or quality.
3. How Do You Reheat Oreos in an Air Fryer?
Don't do it. The best way to reheat air fryer Oreos is with an oven.
4. Can I make an air fryer “fried” Oreos in the oven?
Yes. You can bake them at 380 degrees for about 10 minutes, flip them over, and cook them for another 5-10 minutes.
5. Do fried Oreos reheat well?
Fried Oreos are great for breakfast or lunch but do not reheat well. They will get soggy if heated up again.
Conclusion
In some cases, preparing Oreos for consumption is less than enjoyable. When cooked, some biscuits don't taste nearly as good as others and require longer to prepare. That's why we penned this article. If you have an air fryer or are considering buying one, this article will be helpful. You know that it has ideas for healthy and tasty snacks that can be made in an air fryer. Thanks for checking out this collection of simple recipes.
