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-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, melted unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup (180 ml), warm milk
• for frying, about 4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds ripe bananas
• 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.