
Crispy Greek honey puffs with cinnamon and walnuts
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6
30 puffs
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Crispy Greek honey puffs with cinnamon and walnuts
Light, airy Greek donut holes fried until golden and immediately drenched in warm honey syrup, then sprinkled with cinnamon and crushed walnuts. Irresistibly addictive.
15m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Loukoumades are Greece's answer to donut holes—cloud-light fried puffs soaked in warm honey that are impossible to eat just one. They have been a Greek street food tradition for over two thousand years.
Mix flour, yeast, a pinch of salt, and warm water into a smooth batter. Cover and let rise 1 hour until bubbly.
Heat oil to 350°F. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of batter into the oil using two spoons.
Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until puffed and deep golden brown.
Drain briefly on paper towels, then immediately dip in warm honey syrup.
Pile on a platter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon and crushed walnuts. Serve warm.
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Honey is traditional but any liquid sweetener works
Pistachios are a beautiful and delicious alternative
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Shop olive oil for this recipeThe batter should be thick but scoopable—not as thick as dough, not as thin as pancake batter.
Dip in honey while still hot so the syrup absorbs into the crispy shell.
Best eaten immediately. Loukoumades lose their crispness within a few hours.
Re-fry briefly or warm in a 375°F oven for 5 minutes. Re-drizzle with warm honey.
Per serving (0mg) · 6 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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