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Crispy Deep-Fried S'mores Recipe: A Decadent Campfire Classic Twist

Crispy Deep-Fried S'mores

Traditional s'mores are chilled, dipped in a simple pancake-style batter, and fried until puffed and golden. Serve them warm with confectioners' sugar for a decadent campfire-inspired dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

S'mores
  • 16 rectangles, about 4 full sheets Graham-cracker rectangles
  • 8 marshmallows Standard-size marshmallows
  • 8 pieces, about 3/4-1 oz each Milk or semisweet chocolate
Batter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine salt
  • 1 large egg Large egg
  • 3/4 cup, plus 1-2 tablespoons if needed Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For Frying and Serving
  • 2 quarts, such as canola, peanut, or vegetable oil Neutral frying oil
  • As needed for serving, optional Confectioners' sugar

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Place one graham-cracker rectangle on a tray. Add one chocolate piece and one standard-size marshmallow, then top with a second graham-cracker rectangle to make a sandwich; repeat to form 8 s'mores.
  2. Chill the assembled s'mores for at least 30 minutes, or freeze them for 20-30 minutes, until firm. This cold, firm center helps the sandwiches stay together while the batter sets in the hot oil.
  3. Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and fine salt in one bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. The batter should be thick enough to coat each s'more; if it seems too thick, stir in a small amount of the additional milk.
  5. Pour the neutral oil into a deep, heavy pot, making sure the pot is no more than half full. Heat the oil to 350°F/175°C, checking the temperature with a suitable thermometer before frying.
  6. Dip each chilled s'more completely in the batter, turning carefully so every side is covered. Allow excess batter to drip back into the bowl before transferring the coated sandwich to the oil.
  7. Carefully lower only a few coated s'mores into the hot oil at a time so the temperature remains steady. Fry for approximately 1-1 1/2 minutes per side, turning once, until the coating is puffed and golden brown.
  8. Remove the fried s'mores with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve while warm, taking care with the molten chocolate and marshmallow center.

Notes

Freeze the assembled s'mores before battering when possible; firm sandwiches hold together better and give the coating time to set before the filling becomes molten. Keep the oil close to 350°F/175°C because cooler oil can create a greasy coating, while hotter oil may brown the outside before the center warms.