Deep Fried Mars Bar
This vegetarian builds chocolate caramel bars, plain flour and milk into a satisfying meal you can have ready in about 60 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Chill the chocolate caramel bars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or freeze briefly, so the chocolate stays firm and does not collapse into the hot oil.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl, then beat in the egg and gradually whisk in the milk to make a smooth batter the thickness of pouring cream.
- Pour the oil into a deep heavy saucepan, filling it no more than halfway, and heat to 180°C (350°F), using a thermometer and never leaving hot oil unattended.
- Unwrap a chilled bar and dip it into the batter, turning to coat it completely and letting any excess drip back into the bowl.
- Lower the coated bar carefully into the hot oil using a slotted spoon and fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, until the batter is crisp and golden all over.
- Lift out with the slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper, then repeat with the remaining bars, allowing the oil to return to temperature between batches.
- Rest each one for a minute so the molten centre cools slightly, then serve warm, on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Saucepan · Pan · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Tips & common questions
How long does Deep Fried Mars Bar take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Deep Fried Mars Bar vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Deep Fried Mars Bar is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Deep-fried Mars bar advert.jpg by Rathfelder, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.