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Banana Fritter

Deliciously crispy banana fritters made with ripe bananas, perfect for a snack or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk or non-dairy alternative
  • Oil for frying

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Start by mashing the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add the milk to the mashed bananas and mix well.
  4. Slowly pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. In a frying pan, heat about an inch of oil over medium heat.
  6. Using a spoon, drop dollops of batter into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  7. Once cooked, remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey.

Notes

Experiment with spices like nutmeg or serve with vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.