The Easiest Buñuelos (Mexican Sweet Fritters)

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Place piloncillo, canela, and water in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until the piloncillo has dissolved, stirring occasionally.

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside for coating the buñuelos.

Heat vegetable oil in a medium pan.

Check on the syrup and stir while the oil heats up.

Once the oil is hot, fry the tortillas on both sides until golden, using tongs and a slotted spoon to help.

Drain excess oil on a paper-lined plate.

Quickly coat the fried tortillas on both sides with the cinnamon sugar mix.

Repeat the frying and coating process until all tortillas are done.

If the tortillas bubble too much, poke small holes into them with a sharp knife to achieve the signature buñuelo look.

Once all buñuelos are fried, strain the thickened piloncillo syrup into a small container for serving.

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