Banana Fritters

Name: Banana Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 4 overripe bananas, mashed; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 cup vegetable oil

Golden and crispy on the outside with a soft, sweet interior spiced with nutmeg and ginger. These fried banana bites make a satisfying quick snack or dessert.

25 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

West AfricanDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

4 overripe bananas, mashed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp baking powder.
2

Fold the 4 mashed overripe bananas into the dry mixture until a thick batter forms.
3

Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F.
4

Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
5

Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain before serving.

Questions

Can I make Banana Fritters gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Banana Fritters keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Banana Fritters?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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