Easy Fried Ice Cream Bites Without Deep Frying
A fun and safer alternative to traditional fried ice cream, these bites are crispy on the outside and creamy inside, made without deep frying by using baking or air frying techniques.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes (including freezing)
- Yield: 4-5 servings (about 4-5 bites per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Vanilla ice cream, firm and slightly softened
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes (60 g)
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits (50 g) – optional
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- Honey or chocolate drizzle for serving – optional
- Chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture – optional
Instructions
- Scoop small balls of vanilla ice cream (about 1.5 tablespoons / 22 ml each) onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- In a bowl, combine crushed cornflakes, crushed graham crackers, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg whites, and one with the crumb mixture.
- Roll each frozen ice cream ball first in flour, then dip in egg whites, and coat with the crumb mixture. Repeat the egg white and crumb coating for a double layer.
- Place coated ice cream bites back on the parchment-lined tray and freeze for another 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake bites on the middle rack for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through. Alternatively, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Serve immediately with optional honey or chocolate drizzle and sprinkle with nuts or coconut if desired.
Notes
Freeze ice cream balls thoroughly before coating and after coating to prevent melting. Double coat with crumbs for a sturdy shell. Use finely crushed but not powdery crumbs. Bake or air fry at high heat for a short time to keep ice cream cold inside. If coating feels soggy, freeze again for 15 minutes before cooking. Store leftovers frozen and reheat briefly in oven or air fryer; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4-5 bites per
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 20
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 3.5
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