A Simple Irresistible Deep Fried Mars Bar Recipe (2024)

This deep fried Mars bar is so delicious you will be coming back for more. If you have a craving for something deep fried, chocolaty and delicious, then you don’t need to look any further.

A Simple Irresistible Deep Fried Mars Bar Recipe (1)

The deep fried Mars bar originated out of Scotland and was an item sold in some fish and chip shops. It has since grown in popularity and is found all across the world.

At first, the thought of deep frying a Mars bar seemed criminal, but after having done this recipe, I just couldn’t help myself going back for seconds.

A battered Mars bar actually tastes a lot better than you probably think. The outside has a lovely crunch, and the inside is incredibly gooey. It is packed with all the flavors that we love about a Mars bar.

What to have with a Deep-Fried Mars Bar

If you want to make this dish even more amazing, then I highly recommended having some vanilla ice cream with it. It will take this delicious dessert to the next level.

Instead of the ice cream, you can have something as simple as some cream on the side. One thing I do like about using plain cream is that it helps cut through the sweetness.

A Simple Irresistible Deep Fried Mars Bar Recipe (2)

This dish is pretty good on its own, so don’t feel the need to make anything to go with it. Considering how unhealthy it is, it might be best to eat it without extras. However, I enjoyed the couple of options that I mention above.

Ideal for a Sweet Tooth

This deep fried Mars bar recipe does come out to be pretty sweet, so if you don’t have a sweet tooth, then this might not be the best recipe for you.

Due to the dish being very heavy in calories, I recommend only having a single Mars bar and not overindulging. It’s pretty delicious so it can be hard stopping yourself having another.

In the video below, we show you how to make a deep fried Mars bar. It is super easy to do, and you get a delicious but strange dessert. If you like the video and would love to see more, then please make sure you subscribe to us.

Deep Fried Mars Bar Recipe

Prep Time5 Minutes

Cook Time5 Minutes

Ingredients

4 Mars Bars
1 egg
1 Tbsp sugar
½ cup milk
1 cup plain flour
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

Beat the egg and sugar together.
Add the dry ingredients and the milk.
Mix together until well combined.
Put to the side.
Heat a pot of oil or a deep fryer to 200 °C (350 °F).
Dip one Mars bar into the batter and place into the deep fryer.
Cook for about 30 seconds to a minute or until golden brown.
Remove from the oil and place on some paper towel.
Serve & Enjoy.

Recipe Tips

If the oil isn’t hot enough your batter won’t cook fast enough and the Mars bar will start leaking into the oil. If this is the case, then wait for the oil to heat up a little more before adding your next Mars bar.
I do not recommend shallow frying as the batter is likely just to fall off as you’re trying to cook.
If the batter is too thick, then add a little bit more milk. Be careful though, as adding too much milk will make batter not stick correctly.
Fried Mars bars are amazing with some ice cream. It sounds super sickly, but the ice cream will turn this recipe from ok to absolutely amazing.
If you don’t want the Mars bar to melt too much, then you can place it in the fridge beforehand. Don’t remove it until you’re just about ready. I, however, wouldn’t recommend freezing it as it may have undesired consequences such as it exploding.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 133g (4.7 oz)

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Calories Per Serving: 411

Amount Per Serving

Total Fat: 15.2g

Saturated Fat: 4.9g

Trans Fat: 0g

More Dessert Recipes to Try

If you love chocolate, then I would highly recommend checking out the yummy mug brownie recipe. This brownie is super easy to do and can be done in just minutes.

Another great recipe worth checking out is the self-saucing chocolate pudding. It is a rich chocolate pudding that produces its own sauce and as always goes amazing with some ice cream.

Assuming you can’t get enough of Mars bar flavored desserts, then I highly recommend checking out our Mars bar slice recipe as it’s super delicious.

If you want to leave feedback, variation or anything else about this deep fried Mars bar recipe, then please drop us a comment below. Also, if you want to stay up to date on all the latest easy recipes and much more, then please follow us on any of the major social networks.

FAQs

Why do people deep fry Mars bars? ›

"Invented in Scotland, this dish has now become famous worldwide. It is an excellent source of fat, sugar and calories. For a seasonal variation you could also try deep frying a Cadbury's Creme Egg."

See Details ›

How unhealthy is a deep-fried Mars Bar? ›

No matter which version, fried bars are heavily calorie-laden with extreme levels of sugar and saturated fat. The deep fried Mars bar contains a whopping 1200 calories that fill you up and produce a massive blood sugar spike.

View Details ›

What are the ingredients in a Mars bar? ›

Sugar, Glucose Syrup (Sources Include Wheat), Milk Solids, Vegetable Fat, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Barley Malt Extract, Cocoa Powder, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Salt, Egg White, Natural Flavours (Vanilla Extract).

Why do Scottish people eat deep fried Mars bars? ›

The dish originated at a chip shop in Scotland as a novelty item. Since various mass media began reporting on the practice in the mid-1990s – often as a critical commentary on how unhealthy the Scottish diet was – the popularity of the dish has spread.

Learn More Now ›

What is the filling in a Mars bar? ›

A Delicious Fusion of Chocolate, Caramel and Nougat

Almost 90 years later, in Slough, England, we can make nearly three million bars a day filled with caramel and nougat, covered in rich milk chocolate - remaining loved and enjoyed by many across the UK.

What is the brown stuff in a Mars bar? ›

UK and worldwide. In most of the world, a Mars bar is a chocolate bar with nougat and caramel, coated with milk chocolate.

Show Me More ›

What did Mars bars used to be called? ›

While it bears the name of its creator, the first chocolate bar to come from Mars, Inc. was actually named the Mar-O-Bar by Frank Mars, and later renamed the Milky Way. Without that particular candy bar, we may not have ever had the Mars Bar—or M&M's, Snickers, Skittles, Starburst, and more.

What is a Mars bar called in America? ›

There are two varieties: the US Milky Way bar, which is sold as the Mars bar worldwide, including Canada; and the global Milky Way bar, which is sold as the 3 Musketeers in the US and Canada (neither bar is sold as Milky Way in Canada).

Keep Reading ›

What is the inside of a Mars bar called? ›

Imported from England, Mars Bar is made of nougat and caramel and is covered in creamy milk chocolate. The Mars bar was sold as the the Milky Way bar in North America.