Buñuelos
Buñuelos are light, crispy Mexican fritters fried until golden and showered with cinnamon sugar. Each bite is delicate and crackly with a warm spice aroma, perfect for sharing during holiday gatherings like Christmas and New Year or any time you want a festive sweet snack.
- Prep15 min
- Cook20 min
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Beat eggs and 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl until thick and pale yellow; stir in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
- 3
Stir together 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the egg mixture, mixing well until evenly combined.
- 4
Turn the dough onto a floured board and knead thoroughly until smooth.
- 5
Shape the dough into 16 even balls. Flatten and roll each into a very thin circle about 5 inches across. Let stand uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, mix 1 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly combined; set aside. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 7
Carefully lower one dough circle into the hot oil; fry until golden, turning once, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- 8
Repeat with the remaining dough. Serve, or let cool completely and store in airtight containers.
- Calories 72.99 kcal Low Source
- Protein 2.68 g Low Source
- Carbs 12.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.28 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.29 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 43.75 mg Moderate
- Sodium 55.02 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.47 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.15 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 20.21 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source
- Potassium 2.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 22.83 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.75 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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