Description
Crispy banana fritters deliver a delightful Caribbean-inspired dessert with irresistible golden edges. Delicate banana slices dance in light batter, promising sweet comfort and a satisfying crunch you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup (150 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Mash ripe bananas thoroughly in a mixing vessel until smooth and creamy, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Create a dry mixture by blending flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until uniformly combined.
- Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate container until the liquid ingredients are fully integrated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, adding butter to create a non-stick surface with a golden sheen.
- Use a spoon to carefully drop batter portions into the hot skillet, allowing approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Observe fritters closely, flipping when edges turn golden and small bubbles form on the surface.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease and maintain crispiness.
- Plate the warm fritters and enhance with a delicate honey drizzle or a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Choose ripe, soft bananas for maximum sweetness and easier mashing, ensuring a more flavorful fritter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense fritters; mix just until ingredients are combined for a light, tender texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, which adds a nutty undertone and unique crispness.
- Control oil temperature around 350°F to achieve perfectly golden, crispy exterior without absorbing excess grease.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg