Crispy Cheese Buñuelos
Pillowy fried potato-cheese puffs that are golden, crispy, and gooey inside—pure Colombian comfort food ready in under 25 minutes. Serve hot with sweet hot sauce for dipping.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs russet potatoes
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella or queso fresco, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 whole eggs
- 3 cups neutral oil for frying
- ½ cup guava paste or hot honey (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and cool for 2 minutes.
- 2
Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in flour, egg, and a pinch of salt until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Working in batches, roll 2 tbsp dough around a cheese cube, then gently slide into hot oil.
- 4
Fry until golden brown and floating, turning once, about 2–3 minutes total. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve hot with guava paste or hot honey for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- deep skillet or saucepan
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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