Breakfast Fritters (Buñuelos)
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Breakfast Fritters (Buñuelos) a try. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains roughly 5g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 236 calories. Head to the store and pick up calumet baking powder, eggs, ground cinnamon, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes.
Instructions
Mix 2 Tbsp. of the sugar and the cinnamon; set aside.
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.
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.
Heat oil in deep skillet on medium-high heat.
Add the fritters, one at a time, to hot oil. Fry 3 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning over once.
Remove from oil with slotted spoon. Immediately add to sugar mixture; turn over to evenly coat both sides.