Enjoy a tasty dessert or snack with these easy-to-make banana fritters. With their crispy exterior and soft, sweet interior, these fritters are sure to please everyone. Made with ripe bananas, flour, sugar, and a touch of cinnamon, these fritters are quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear. Serve them warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. These banana fritters are a great way to use up overripe bananas and are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you crave something delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the milk, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter.
- Once all the fritters are cooked, dust them with powdered sugar.
- Serve the banana fritters warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Banana fritters are a popular dessert in many cultures around the world.
This recipe uses ripe bananas, which are sweeter and more flavorful than unripe ones.
The addition of cinnamon adds a warm and fragrant touch to the fritters.
Banana fritters can be enjoyed on their own or with a variety of toppings such as ice cream or caramel sauce.