Easy Banana Fritters
Easy Banana Fritters
Ingredients
For the Banana Fritters
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting, as needed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the large egg to the mashed bananas and mix well until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the banana-egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small drop of batter should sizzle immediately when added.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Carefully drop spoonfuls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) of the fritter batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the banana fritters warm. Dust with powdered sugar and/or drizzle with maple syrup, as needed.
⏱️ 2 min
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Easy Banana Fritters
Ingredients
For the Banana Fritters
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting, as needed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the large egg to the mashed bananas and mix well until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the banana-egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small drop of batter should sizzle immediately when added.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Carefully drop spoonfuls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) of the fritter batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the banana fritters warm. Dust with powdered sugar and/or drizzle with maple syrup, as needed.
⏱️ 2 min