Breakfast Fritters (Buñuelos)

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Breakfast Fritters (Buñuelos)
25 min.
6
269kcal

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Ingredients

  • tsp calumet baking powder 
  •  eggs 
  • cup super-fine cornmeal 
  • 0.5 cup baker's angel flake coconut 
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon 
  • cup oil for frying
  • 0.3 cup sugar divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wooden spoon
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Mix 2 Tbsp. of the sugar and the cinnamon; set aside.
  2. Place eggs, cornmeal, coconut, remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar and the baking powder in medium bowl; mix with hands until mixture is well blended and forms soft dough.
  3. Shape 1/4-cup portions of dough into 2-inch rounds with moistened hands. Poke hole in center of each with end of wooden spoon or finger.
  4. Heat oil in deep skillet on medium-high heat.
  5. Add the fritters, one at a time, to hot oil. Fry 3 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning over once.
  6. Remove from oil with slotted spoon. Immediately add to sugar mixture; turn over to evenly coat both sides.
  7. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories269kcal
Protein7.23%
Fat49.3%
Carbs43.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.27
Glycemic Load
17.56
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.7765217455833%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:268.55kcal
13.43%
Fat:15.02g
23.11%
Saturated Fat:5.34g
33.37%
Carbohydrates:29.8g
9.93%
Net Carbohydrates:26.04g
9.47%
Sugar:9.31g
10.34%
Cholesterol:54.56mg
18.19%
Sodium:112.95mg
4.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.95g
9.91%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.33%
Fiber:3.76g
15.05%
Phosphorus:121.65mg
12.17%
Selenium:7.46µg
10.66%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.63%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.14%
Magnesium:36.85mg
9.21%
Iron:1.4mg
7.77%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.72%
Copper:0.13mg
6.62%
Calcium:62.87mg
6.29%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.98%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.91%
Vitamin K:5.51µg
5.25%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.4%
Potassium:145.3mg
4.15%
Folate:16.55µg
4.14%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.56%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.18%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.96%
Vitamin A:79.84IU
1.6%