Caramelized Banana Buñuelos with Cinnamon Sugar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Crispy fried Mexican buñuelos topped with caramelized bananas and a dusting of cinnamon sugar for a festive treat. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk, warm
• for frying vegetable oil, about 4 cups
• 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• for dusting powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir in 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter and 3/4 cup warm milk gradually until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.
2. Step 2: Cover the dough with a clean towel and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 6-inch circles using a large cookie cutter or bowl.
4. Step 4: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the dough circles in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and puffed. Drain on paper towels.
5. Step 5: In a medium skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 2 sliced bananas, 3 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Cook, stirring gently, for 3-4 minutes until the bananas caramelize and sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Serve the buñuelos warm topped with the caramelized bananas and a dusting of powdered sugar.