Delicious Banana Fritters (Print version)
Golden banana fritters with ripe banana, cinnamon, and vanilla, crisp at the edges and soft in the middle.
# Ingredients:
For the fritters
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3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
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1 large egg, beaten
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk, plus more if needed
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1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1 1/2 cups (360 ml) vegetable oil, for shallow frying
For serving
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
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Honey, maple syrup, or cinnamon sugar, optional
# Instructions:
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Mash the bananas in a medium bowl until mostly smooth with a few small pieces remaining.
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Stir the beaten egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk into the mashed bananas until combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Fold the dry mixture into the banana mixture just until no dry streaks remain. The batter should be thick and spoonable.
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Pour oil into a heavy skillet to about 1/2 inch deep. Heat over medium heat to 350°F, or until a small bit of batter sizzles steadily when dropped in.
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Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, leaving space between each one. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through.
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Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined rack. Dust with powdered sugar while warm and serve right away.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm, right after frying.
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If the batter spreads too much, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
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Keep oil near 350°F for crisp fritters that do not taste greasy.