Scoop ice cream into 8 - 1/2 cup sized balls. Place on baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.

In a shallow dish, combine wafers and cinnamon. In another dish, beat egg whites until foamy. Roll ice cream balls in egg whites, then in crushed vanilla wafers, covering ice cream completely. Repeat if necessary. Freeze again until firm, 3 hours. (If necessary, or for a thicker crust, roll again in eggs and crumbs until the balls are completely coated.)

In deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Using a basket or slotted spoon, fry ice cream balls 1 or 2 at a time, for 10 to 15 seconds, until golden. Drain quickly on paper towels, drizzle chocolate syrup and serve immediately. Enjoy!