Banana Fritters

Deliciously crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these banana fritters make for a perfect snack or dessert. They're quick to prepare and can be enjoyed warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or drizzled with honey.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

2 ripe bananas mashed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk

For Frying

2 cups vegetable oil for frying

For Serving

1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
1/4 cup honey optional

Method

Prepare the Batter

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, and milk to the mashed bananas. Mix until just combined.

Heat the Oil

In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).

Fry the Fritters

Using a spoon, drop small amounts of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Remove fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve

Dust the fritters with powdered sugar and serve warm with honey if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

For the best results, use very ripe bananas as they are sweeter and provide better flavor. Adjust the amount of sugar in the batter based on your sweetness preference.

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