Banana Fritters: A Deliciously Crispy and Sweet Treat
Golden, crispy banana fritters with a soft, sweet interior made from ripe bananas, eggs, flour, and vanilla. These indulgent snacks are perfect as a breakfast or dessert and fry up in minutes. Serve with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, chopped
- 2/3 cup milk, at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar or honey, for serving
Instructions
- Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the chopped ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with small lumps remaining.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Heat the oil: Pour enough vegetable oil into a deep pan to allow 1-2 inches of depth. Heat to 350°F (175°C). Test with a small batter drop; if it sizzles and rises, the oil is ready.
- Fry the fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, spacing them apart. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to paper towels.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey immediately.
Notes
For best texture, use overripe bananas with brown spots.
Serve fritters warm for optimal crispiness.
Store in an airtight container for 1-2 days; reheat in a preheated oven (300°F) for 5 minutes to restore crispiness.
Serve fritters warm for optimal crispiness.
Store in an airtight container for 1-2 days; reheat in a preheated oven (300°F) for 5 minutes to restore crispiness.