Description
Deliciously sweet and crispy Fried Banana Fritters made from overly ripe bananas, lightly spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, fried to golden perfection. A delightful alternative to breakfast favorites like waffles and pancakes, served warm with powdered sugar and maple syrup for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Fritters
- 3 large overly ripe bananas (peeled)
- Scant 1 1/2 cups flour
- 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
- Oil (for frying)
For Serving
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Mash Bananas: Add the peeled bananas to a mixing bowl and mash them thoroughly with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Combine Batter: Add sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and flour to the mashed bananas. Stir everything together until well combined. Expect the batter to be somewhat wet and sticky.
- Heat Oil: Pour oil into a large heavy-bottomed skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, ideal for frying.
- Fry Fritters: Carefully drop spoonfuls of the banana fritter batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan or cause splashes. Fry until bubbles appear on the surface and the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip and Finish Frying: Flip each fritter over carefully and fry until the other side is also golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Arrange the fritters on a serving plate, sprinkle them with powdered sugar, and serve warm with maple syrup on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Fried banana fritters are a quick and easy alternative to waffles and pancakes for breakfast.
- They provide a delicious way to use overly ripe bananas and avoid waste.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your taste preference for a milder or spicier flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
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
