Banana fritters

Mashed bananas mixed with a light batter, fried to golden perfection, and topped with powdered sugar. Serve with honey or ice cream for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

2 cups banana (mashed ripe bananas)
2 cups batter (basic sweet fritter batter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  cooking oil (for frying)
  confectioner's sugar (optional, for decorating)

Instructions

Stir mashed banana and vanilla extract into the sweet fritter batter.

Heat 2 inches of cooking oil to 375ºF in a deep skillet or a saucepan.

Drop rounded spoonfuls of the banana batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown in all sides. turning once.

Remove the banana fritters from the oil and drain on absorbent paper.

Sprinkle with confectioner´s sugar, if using, and serve straight away.

Yield
6 servings
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes
Total time
30 minutes

Notes

Pair the fritters with honey, maple syrup, or a chocolate dipping sauce for extra sweetness. Serve the warm fritters with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Variations

Incorporate ground cinnamon or nutmeg into the batter for added warmth and flavor.

Try substituting bananas with other fruits like apples or pineapples for a different twist.

Decorate with shreded coconut or mix desiccated coconut into the batter for a tropical flavor and texture.

Source

Bahamian cuisine

fruit, dessert, lunch
mixing, frying, easy
Bahamian food recipes
Food in America

Bahamian fritter batter