
Caribbean · 20 min · Easy · 4 servings
Banana Fritters
Very ripe bananas mashed into a spiced batter and fried into soft, craggy rounds. Ten minutes, and the blacker the bananas the better.
~340 cal per serving — Calories are approximate, per serving — a guide only.
Method
- 1
Mash and mix
⏱ 10 minMash the bananas in a bowl until almost smooth, then stir in the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and vanilla to a thick, dropping batter. Let it stand 10 minutes.
- 2
Fry
⏱ 4 minHeat ½ inch (1 cm) of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop in heaped tablespoons, flattening slightly, and fry 2 minutes a side until deep gold and set through the middle.
- 3
Drain and serve
Drain on paper and serve hot, dusted with a little extra sugar and nutmeg.
Notes
Bananas with black skins are correct — yellow ones give a bland, floury fritter. Medium heat matters: too hot and the outside sets before the center cooks through.