How to make Crunchy Nigerian Buns
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Nigerian buns are a classic fried snack loved for their sweet, cakey, and crunchy goodness
- Reading time
- 2 MIN READ
- Ingredients
- 8 INGREDIENTS
- Step photos
- 8 PHOTOS
- Video
- VIDEO
Nigerian buns are one of those irresistible street snacks that instantly bring back memories of home. Golden brown on the outside with a satisfying crunch, yet soft and slightly cakey on the inside, these deep-fried treats are sweet, comforting, and seriously addictive. Whether you're enjoying them fresh and hot or cold. Nigerian buns are a total crowd-pleaser that never goes out of style. Perfect with a chilled drink or a cup of tea or coffee!
INGREDIENTS / 08
- Plain flour/all purpose flour - 4 cups
- Baking powder - 4 teaspoons
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Powder milk - 1/2 cup
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Oil - 1/4 cup
- Eggs - 4
- Lukewarm water - 1 cup
METHOD / 11
2 MIN READ- 01
In a clean bowl, add the flour, sugar, powdered milk, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to combine
- 02
Add the melted butter or oil, and the eggs
- 03
Add the lukewarm water, and mix well to combine, be careful not to over mix
- 04
Cover with a kitchen napkin or plate, and let it rest for approximately 10 minutes
- 05
Heat up some oil for deep fring
- 06
To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a teaspoon of batter into it. If the batter flows to the top, the oil is ready. If it browns too quickly, the oil is too hot; in this case, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for about a minute
- 07
Once the oil is at the correct temperature, use a rounded tablespoon, an ice cream scoop, or your hand to drop the batter into the hot oil
- 08
Fry until the bottom is golden brown, then turn the balls over and continue frying until they are golden brown all over
- 09
Using a slotted spoon, remove the buns and place it on paper napkins to absorb excess oil. Repeat until all the batter is used.
- 10
Using a slotted spoon, take out the buns and place on paper napkins or paper towel lined plate to soak up any excess oil.
- 11
Continue the process till you use up all the batter
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RECIPE BY
Dolapo Grey
PUBLISHED JULY 22, 2025
