Description
Banana fritters are a delightful snack that combine sweet, ripe bananas with a crispy batter, creating a treat that is sure to please everyone. Easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or dessert, these golden morsels evoke nostalgia with every bite. Serve them warm with powdered sugar or honey for an irresistible experience that brings smiles to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth but slightly chunky.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine the mashed bananas with the dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet until shimmering but not smoking.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar or honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (80g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg