Description
Crispy golden skillet banana fritters turn ripe bananas into sweet, caramelized bites with a tender interior and slightly crunchy exterior. This quick treat needs just a handful of pantry staples and tastes wonderful dusted with sugar or dipped in syrup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Frying Ingredients:
- Oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine 2 ripe mashed bananas, 1 cup flour, ¼ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a mixing bowl using a wooden spoon until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour ½ cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the banana mixture. Gently blend until a smooth, consistent batter forms without overmixing.
- Pour vegetable oil into a 10-inch skillet, creating a ½-inch deep layer. Heat the oil to 350°F over medium heat, checking temperature with a kitchen thermometer.
- Using a tablespoon, carefully drop 2-tablespoon portions of batter into the hot oil, spacing fritters about 2 inches apart to prevent sticking.
- Cook each fritter for 2-3 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown, then flip with a slotted metal spatula and fry the opposite side for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer fritters onto a wire rack lined with paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and letting them cool for 3-4 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle additional cinnamon or powdered sugar on top if desired, serving the fritters warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Let the bananas ripen until they’re super soft and speckled for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Check oil temperature by dropping a small bit of batter into the skillet – it should sizzle immediately without burning.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon for uniform fritters that cook evenly and look professional.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or coconut flour, which adds nice nutty undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg