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3 fried honey buns stacked on top of each other
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Better Than the Box: Homemade Fried Honey Buns Recipe

Learn how to make delicious fried honey buns at home! Crispy, gooey, sweet, and perfect for dessert or brunch.
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 1286kcal
Author Mirlene

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 store-bought honey buns
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • Neutral oil for frying like canola or vegetable

Instructions

  • Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Then, whisk in the milk and add the egg, mix until smooth. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
    Heat your oil: Pour about 4 cups of oil into a deep pan and heat to 350°F (use a thermometer if you have one).
    ingredients to make fried honey buns
  • Prep the honey buns: Unwrap your honey buns. If they’re extra sticky, you can freeze them for 5 minutes to make dipping easier.
    Dip and fry: Dip each honey bun into the batter, letting any excess drip off, then carefully place into the hot oil. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Fry for 1–2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
    Drain and serve: Remove and place on a wire rack to cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze.
    frying honey buns

Notes

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Calories are estimated per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 5servings | Calories: 1286kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 86g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 12mg