Deep-Fried Butter
Deep-fried butter is a unique fair food. It's made by coating butter in a special batter and then frying it.
The result is a sweet and crispy treat.
You can dust it with sugar to make it even sweeter.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 16, 2026Share
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Deep-fried butter is a unique fair food. It's made by coating butter in a special batter and then frying it.
The result is a sweet and crispy treat.
You can dust it with sugar to make it even sweeter.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 13
0.5 cup light brown sugar
1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1.5 cups cold butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
1.5 cups all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 quart vegetable oil, or as needed
toothpicks
0.25 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed
Instructions
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1
Mix 0.5 cup brown sugar and 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon in a bowl. Dip each piece of butter into the mixture to coat it. Put the coated butter on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until hard, 8 hours to overnight.
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Mix 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Beat 1 cup buttermilk, 2 eggs, and 2 tablespoons white sugar together in another bowl. Add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture and beat until smooth. Add the remaining 0.5 cup flour gradually until the batter is the right consistency.
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Heat 1 quart vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F.
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Poke a toothpick into each frozen piece of butter. Dip the butter into the batter to coat it completely.
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5
Drop the coated butter into the hot oil in batches. Cook until golden brown and puffed, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate and dust with 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 32g
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Saturated Fat 16g
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Cholesterol 93mg
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Sodium 289mg
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Total Carbohydrate 27g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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