Banana Fritters

These flavorful, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth bites of pure comforting goodness are perfect for any snack or dessert. Such a heart-warming treat with a drizzle of syrup or spoonful of whipped cream! Plus, they’re the ideal way to use up your surplus bananas that are starting to head south.

Makes about 20 fritters

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Caribbean

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 389kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

4 large bananas, super ripe (1½ cups mashed)
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¾-1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2-4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon vanilla
Oil for deep frying
Confectioners sugar (optional)
½ teaspoon salt, or more to adjust to taste

Instructions

Mash bananas with spoon or puree bananas in food processor or blender.
In a medium bowl, mix mashed bananas, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to the consistency of a creamy batter.
Finally add nutmeg and vanilla. Let it rest for 10 minutes,
Heat the oil about ½ inch deep in a large skillet (cast iron is perfect) on medium-high heat (375℉/190℃) until shimmering hot but not smoking.
Scoop up the batter and fry in batches, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan (it will cause the fritters to be soggy and absorb excess oil).
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters and place them on paper towels to drain.
Serve warm.

Notes

A key factor here is the oil temperature; it will soak up too much if it's too low. But it will burn the outside before the middle is done if it's too hot. I always do a taste test before proceeding with the rest of the batter.
Use a pan that's wider than your burner when deep-frying (less chance of getting burned), and fill it only half full or less with oil. If you're unsure the oil is at the right temperature, an instant-read or candy thermometer will read 375℉/180℃.
If you want super light dough, you can start with 1½ cup flour and add more as needed.
Homemade fritters vary in size and shape, so don't expect perfect cookie-cutter shapes.
You may use all white flour instead of half whole wheat.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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