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Easy Bunuelos Recipe

Crispy & Easy Buñuelos Recipe: A Sweet Mexican Delight

Sierra Lane
Discover an easy buñuelos recipe that brings a delightful taste of Mexico to your kitchen with crispy tortillas coated in sweet cinnamon sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup cinnamon sugar mixture

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet to 350°F.
  • Mix equal parts white sugar and ground cinnamon for the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Fry each tortilla for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flipping every 15 seconds.
  • Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Coat warm tortillas in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

  • Keep oil temperature at 350°F for best results.
  • Flip tortillas frequently while frying.
  • Coat tortillas while warm for better sugar adherence.
  • Serve immediately for optimal crispiness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1buñueloCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
Keyword Buñuelos, cinnamon sugar, Easy Bunuelos Recipe, Mexican dessert
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