Description
This Easy Bunuelos Recipe uses only 4 ingredients and comes together in under 20 minutes. It is a simple, nostalgic treat perfect for last-minute cravings.
Ingredients
2 cups All-purpose flour
3/4 cup Warm water
2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup Cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon)
Instructions
- Mix the dough: Place flour in a large bowl. Slowly add warm water. Stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms. Knead gently for 2 minutes until smooth and soft
- Rest the dough: Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 10 minutes
- Shape the bunuelos: Divide dough into 12 equal balls. Flatten each into a thin disk using hands or a tortilla press
- Fry until golden: Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry each disk for 30 seconds per side until puffed and golden. Drain on paper towels
- Add the coating: Immediately toss hot bunuelos in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm
Notes
Do not over-knead the dough; overworking makes them tough.
Keep oil at a steady 350°F to avoid greasy bunuelos.
Toss in cinnamon sugar while still hot for best adherence.
Fry immediately after shaping for best results.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or in an air fryer.
For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
For a savory twist, skip cinnamon sugar and dust with garlic powder.
Can be baked instead: brush with oil and bake at 375°F for 12 minutes (less puffy but still tasty).
Dough can be shaped ahead and refrigerated between parchment for up to 4 hours before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bunuelo
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bunuelos, easy, 4 ingredients, fried dough, cinnamon sugar