Step 1

Pour 2 inches oil into a deep skillet and preheat to 375˚F.

Step 2

Pour egg, milk and water into a mixing bowl and whisk together.

Step 3

Combine flour, chives, thyme, baking powder, salt, and pepper into another mixing bowl and whisk together.

Step 4

Add dry mixture to wet mixture and whisk together until a thick and smooth batter forms.

Step 5

Holding the hole of a funnel shut with your finger, scoop 1/3 cup of the mixture into the top of the funnel.

Step 6

Holding the funnel about 2 inches over the hot oil, release your finger from the bottom hole and move the funne around so the batter creates a string of overlapping and intertwining circles.

Step 7

Fry the funnel cake for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until each side of lightly golden brown and carefully transfer to drain on paper towels.

Step 8

Repeat until all of the batter has been used.

Step 9

Drizzle each funnel cake with honey and top with a generous sprinkle of cheese and chives. Finish each funnel cake with a dash of crushed sea salt flakes and serve immediately.