Description
Deliciously golden and crispy Fried Banana Fritters made with overly ripe bananas, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of maple syrup. This quick and easy recipe is a perfect alternative breakfast treat to waffles or pancakes, offering a sweet and satisfying way to enjoy ripe bananas.
Ingredients
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Fritter Batter
- 3 large overly ripe bananas, peeled
- 1 1/2 cups flour (scant)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For Frying & Serving
- Oil (for frying, such as vegetable or canola oil)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Mash the Bananas: Place the peeled bananas into a mixing bowl and use a fork to mash them thoroughly until smooth, creating the base for your fritter batter.
- Mix the Batter: Add the sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and flour to the mashed bananas. Stir gently until all the ingredients are evenly combined. The batter will be wetter than typical pancake batter, which is expected.
- Heat the Oil: Pour oil into a large heavy-bottomed skillet to a depth suitable for shallow frying. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is hot but not smoking, ready for frying.
- Fry the Fritters: Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, taking care to avoid splashing and not overcrowding the skillet. Fry until bubbles form on the top and the bottom turns golden brown, then flip the fritters to cook the other side until also golden and cooked through.
- Drain the Fritters: Remove the cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat frying with all remaining batter.
- Serve: Arrange the fritters on a serving plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve warm with maple syrup on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Fried banana fritters offer a quick and easy alternative to traditional breakfast dishes like waffles and pancakes.
- This recipe is a delicious way to use overly ripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste.
- For best results, use a heavy-bottomed skillet and monitor the oil temperature to avoid burning.
- You can adjust the cinnamon amount to suit your taste preference.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 399 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
