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Made with pancake mix! Easy Sata Andagi

4.6

(177 reviews)

Time

approx. 15mins

Sata andagi is a popular deep-fried sweet from Okinawa. Its crisp outside and fluffy inside, similar to a doughnut, are irresistibly addictive! Using brown sugar instead of regular sugar adds more aroma and a deeper, richer flavor. The key is to fry them in slightly lower-temperature oil.

  • Calories

    182kcal

  • Carbs

    25g

  • Fat

    7.8g

  • Protein

    2.9g

  • Net Carbs

    24.5g

  • Sodium

    117.9mg

* per piece

* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.

* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).

Ingredients [ Makes 8 balls ]

  • pancake mix200 g
  • pasteurized egg1
  • sugar50 g
  • milk1 tablespoon
  • vegetable oilas needed
Cooking notes

Please Note

Be sure to use pancake mix that contains sugar and baking powder. If you use a mix without sugar or baking powder, it may burst while frying, which is extremely dangerous. Do not use pancake mix labeled sugar-free or reduced sugar for this recipe.

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

Crack the egg into a bowl, add the sugar, and mix. Add the milk and pancake mix, mixing well after each addition.

Note:

You can use brown sugar or raw cane sugar instead of regular sugar.

2

Lightly oil your hands with vegetable oil (not included in the ingredient list) and roll the dough into 8 equal balls.

3

Pour vegetable oil into a pot and heat it to 320°F (160°C). Add the dough balls and deep-fry until golden brown.

Note:

Use plenty of oil for frying.

Reviews

4.6

(177 reviews)

*Automatically translated from reviews posted in Japan.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I’ve bought them and tried making them before, but they always turned out either too greasy or too dry, and I’d never found truly delicious sata andagi. But this one is honestly so good!!! It came out super crispy and not greasy at all 🥹♡ I’ll definitely make it again!!!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was so delicious that when I made it for my family, it disappeared in no time (lol).

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It turned out incredibly well! It was exactly the flavor I was hoping for, super easy, and nice and crispy—I could eat as many as I wanted lol. You really just mix, tear off pieces, and drop them into the oil, so even a beginner like me could make them right away! When I divided it into 8 pieces they were pretty big, so I made 15 pieces instead, and they came out to an easy-to-eat size of about 2 inches. I used disposable polyethylene gloves instead of salad oil, and I was able to divide them neatly ✨ I’ll definitely be making this again ✌️

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was incredibly delicious!! Nice and crispy.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    Since one bag of pancake mix was 150 g, I made it with three-quarters of the original amount and used enough oil to come about halfway up the donuts, so it was more like shallow-frying. They turned out delicious, and my kids couldn’t stop eating them!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I didn’t have any pancake mix, so I made a mix using cake flour instead. I used brown sugar instead of regular sugar and soy milk instead of milk, but it still tasted like sata andagi. The outside was nice and crispy, and everyone really liked it. You can also change up the flavor, so I’d like to make it again.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I decided to make this as a 3 p.m. snack, and it took less than 30 minutes!!! It turned out looking great and tasted delicious. You can make it with ingredients you already have at home, so please give it a try ✨✨✨

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I’ll definitely make this again!! The shape was a bit uneven, but the taste was good!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    My family loves this, and I’ve made it again and again! I feel like using brown sugar makes it even more delicious. It’s quick and easy to make for a weekend breakfast or a snack. I used kinako as a topping, but I’d like to try different ones too.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and delicious 👍 I used less cane sugar and added chocolate! 😋💕