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.