1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the two cups of flour, one tablespoon of sugar, one teaspoon of salt, two teaspoons of baking powder, a half teaspoon of cinnamon, and a quarter teaspoon of nutmeg.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together two eggs, one cup of milk, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract.

3. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until combined into a batter.

4. Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan or deep fryer. The oil should be about two inches deep.

5. Pour the batter into a piping bag fitted with a medium round nozzle. Pipe the batter into the hot oil, creating feather-like shapes.

6. Fry the fritters until they're golden brown on both sides, using the tongs or a slotted spoon to flip them.

7. Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.

8. Dust the fritters with powdered sugar. For the phoenix feather effect, mix a little red food color with edible gold dust and lightly brush this over the fritters using a pastry brush.