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Home / Types / African / African Snacks

Accra Banana (Deep Fried Banana Fritters)

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Author: Imma Published:11/14/2012Updated:4/21/2021
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Accra Banana (Deep Fried Banana Fritters) – a good way to use overly ripe  bananas as a breakfast accompaniment, late afternoon or night snack. It is best served hot with hot sauce  on the side.Simply addictive!

Accra Banana are  deep- fried puffs  which are made out of banana  and some sort of flour, cornmeal, cassava , garri .. the possibilities are endless  . Many African cultures share a love of Accra banana/Corn fritters in one disguise or another . Since bananas flourish in the tropics there is  an abundance of  bananas and nothing hardly   goes to waste.

 

This is a good way to use overly ripe  bananas .I grew up eating accra banana as a late afternoon or night snack . Some people eat this for breakfast with pap/akamu, it can also be a good accompaniment to grilled fish or beans or any other meal. It is best served hot with hot sauce  on the side.

In this recipe  bananas are mashed and mixed with  cornmeal and flour and  deeply fried to a golden brown  color.

This snack can also be nutritious depending on the ingredients used- whole wheat flour can be use with brown sugar for the healthier version as featured here, and everyone would still love it.

 

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Accra Banana

Accra Banana are  deep- fried puffs  which are made out of banana  and some sort of flour, cornmeal, cassava , garri .. the possibilities are endless.
5 from 5 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
African
Servings 3 -5

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large Bananas
  • 1 cups Self rising Flour
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 2 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Mash bananas with spoon or puree bananas in food processor or blender.
  • In a medium bowl add sugar, salt to the mashed bananas.Mix well to the consistency of a creamy batter.
  • Add flour, cornmeal and baking powder. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil ( about 3 inches deep) to 375 degrees in a skillet or saucepan.You may also use the oil test by dropping a 1 inch square of bread into the oil. If it takes 60 seconds to brown, then the oil is at 365
  • Put batter by spoonfuls in hot oil and fry until golden brown . Remove from hot oil , drain well, and serve

Tips & Notes:

Here is a good substitute for self rising flour
3 cups flour
4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 439kcal (22%)| Carbohydrates: 94g (31%)| Protein: 10g (20%)| Fat: 3g (5%)| Sodium: 391mg (17%)| Potassium: 592mg (17%)| Fiber: 7g (29%)| Sugar: 23g (26%)| Vitamin A: 75IU (2%)| Vitamin C: 10.2mg (12%)| Calcium: 12mg (1%)| Iron: 1.9mg (11%)
Author: Imma
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Accra Banana
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Sodium 391mg17%
Potassium 592mg17%
Carbohydrates 94g31%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 75IU2%
Vitamin C 10.2mg12%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

 

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  1. Blb says

    Posted on 9/22 at 12:33PM

    Corn need is needed or we can simple to with flour and rest of ingredients

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    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/23 at 10:20AM

      You can use only flour , if preferred . It works great either way.

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    Posted on 2/13 at 6:30PM

    What are you dipping the fried Accra Banana in?

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 2/15 at 12:07AM

      Hi, Linda. Please check the African Pepper Sauce here >> https://www.africanbites.com/african-pepper-sauce/

      Reply
  3. Ayélée says

    Posted on 11/1 at 6:52AM

    5 stars
    Hi,
    Can I only use corn flour??

    Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/1 at 8:38AM

      Hi,
      You sure can.

      Reply
  4. Estelle says

    Posted on 3/29 at 9:56AM

    Please can one use normal corn flour( that is grinder corn) for making tuwo. Thanks

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 3/29 at 4:26PM

      I don’t see why not. It might have a different texture but it would definitely work out.

      Reply
      • Lyn says

        Posted on 7/31 at 3:35PM

        5 stars
        Recipe was very easy to follow and the results turned out great!! I had it with some avocado and homemade pepper sauce

        Wish I could attach a pic

      • Immaculate Bites says

        Posted on 8/2 at 1:15AM

        Thank you for trying my recipe, Lyn! And I’m happy it turned out great 🙂 Another fritters you might enjoy is my Apple Fritters. Enjoy!

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