We have the chip shops in Scotland to thank for the deep fried Mars bar. I still remember the first time I saw one of these. Several years ago, I was watching a news segment about the unhealthy eating habits in Scotland. I knew that it was meant to turn people off but I remember thinking, “Deep fried Mars bars? Oh my goodness, that’s the best idea ever! That would taste sooo good! I can’t wait to try it!” And for some reason, I waited this long. Maybe because my pile of recipes to try is taller than I am 🙂 When I came up with the idea to throw a deep fried food party, I knew I had to make these. They were everyone’s favourite at the party.
Deep Fried Chocolate Bars Recipe
4 chocolate bars (ie. Mars, 3 Musketeers, Snickers, Milky Way) chilled throughout in the refrigerator
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
1/4 cup to 3/4 cup milk (Note: Milk is used traditionally and I used 2%, but if you want a lighter batter you could substitute with beer or carbonated water)
vegetable oil for deep frying
Heat the oil to 375 F over medium heat in a wok, a large pot or a deep fryer. While you’re waiting for the oil to heat up, in a wide bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt together. Then, mix in a little bit of milk at a time until you get the consistency of thickened cream. (It will take somewhere between 1/4 cup and 3/4 cup milk.) When the oil is ready, remove the chocolate bars from the refrigerator and remove the wrappers. Working with one chocolate bar at a time, coat them thoroughly with the batter, allow the excess to drip off, and drop immediately into the hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crunchy. Using a slotted spoon (I use a Chinese wire strainer), transfer to a paper bag lined plate (brown paper bags work better than paper towel) before transferring to a serving plate. Eat while still hot.
Note: You could use this batter to fry fish as well.