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Frying oliebollenhow to make them yourself, light and crispy

27 October 2026 · DaPeppa

Light and fluffy oliebollen with a crispy edge, homemade. Whisk the batter, let it rise, and fry until golden brown at 180 degrees. Much easier than you think. 

De lekkerste Oliebollen bak je zelf

New Year’s Eve without oliebollen is no New Year’s Eve at all. And they taste best when you make them yourself: hot out of the pan, dusted with powdered sugar, and eaten right away.

We got our first oliebollen recipe from miller Jos from the Zandhaas flour mill in Santpoort. His mother found it in the cookbook of the Amsterdam Household School, whose first edition was published in 1910. Jos makes oliebollen with it every year for the mill’s customers. At first, it was just a nice gesture; now there are long waiting lists and a whole team of volunteers.

The Oliebollen Mix makes it even easier: yeast and salt are already included. You just add water, beat it into a smooth batter, and let it rise.

Raisins in them? We’ve put some rather unusual ingredients in our oliebollen too. A little experimentation is fun. Also read how long to soak raisins. And for even more tips and raisin variations: 10 tips for the tastiest oliebollen.

DaPeppa's Oliebollen recipe

  • Voorbereiding 60 min
  • Baktijd 30 min
  • Resultaat 20 - 25 beautiful Oliebollen

Wat heb je nodig

  • 1 packet of Oliebollen Mix (500 g, yeast and salt included)
  • 500 ml lukewarm water
  • 150 g raisins or sultanas, soaked (optional)
  • Sunflower oil or rapeseed oil for deep-frying
  • Powdered sugar for sprinkling

Zo maak je het

  1. Let everything come to room temperature. Soak the raisins in lukewarm water for 10 to 15 minutes and drain them well.
  2. Whisk the mix with 500 ml of lukewarm water for 1 minute until it forms a thick paste, then mix on the highest setting for 5 minutes until smooth. Mix in the soaked raisins.
  3. Cover the bowl and leave the batter to rise in a warm place for at least 45 minutes. It will increase in volume by about 2.5 times.
  4. Heat the oil to 180 degrees.
  5. Drop spoonfuls into the oil using a wet ice cream scoop or two spoons and fry for 5 to 8 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Bekijk de Oliebollen Mix

Veelgestelde vragen

In welke olie bak je oliebollen?

Slaolie of zonnebloemolie werkt het beste. Arachideolie kan ook. Bak niet in frituurvet of olijfolie.

Op welke temperatuur bak je oliebollen?

Op 180 graden Celsius.

Waarom zijn mijn oliebollen vet?

Als het deeg te veel is gerezen, wordt het beslag te luchtig, en dat geeft vette bollen. Roer het beslag na het rijzen even door.

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