Cinnamon Sugar Bunuelos

Emma Whitley
Emma fearlessly explores bold flavors and perfects her baking craft, sharing her delicious experiments with joy.
Updated: 7/29/2020

Buñuelos, sweet and cinnamony tortilla crisps, are an easy, crunchy treat.

Use the thickest tortillas you can find. Cut them into festive shapes for a quick snack kids will love. They’re also great drizzled with chocolate syrup alongside ice cream.

10 min Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min
Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (5)

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 (10-inch) flour tortilla
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Chocolate syrup

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Cut each tortilla into 8 pieces.
  2. Place in skillet; fry until light brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towel. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon while hot.
  3. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more oil for each batch as needed.

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