Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of warm, crispy Banana Fritters. This easy-to-make recipe combines ripe bananas and a light batter, creating a perfectly sweet treat that will transport you back to cherished family gatherings. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or as a dessert, these fritters are guaranteed to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup whole milk (or dairy alternative)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Peel and mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth but slightly chunky.
- In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk to the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the mashed bananas and cinnamon (if using) until the batter is thick but pourable.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Use a slotted spoon to drain excess oil on paper towels. Serve warm with honey or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg