Even though you can't make funnel cakes and fried dough in an air fryer (due to the batter's somewhat runny consistency), feel free to use a heavy-bottom stock pot to minimize hot oil spills.

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Funnel cakes are an American funfair staple – a ... Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer or heavy-based saucepan to 170C – the saucepan will need to have enough oil to fill halfway up the sides.