Grandpa's Fried Banana Fritters with Blueberries and Maple Syrup
Grandpa's Fried Banana Fritters with Blueberries and Maple Syrup
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 4 ripe bananas, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed for frying
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or more, as needed for batter
For Serving
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add the unpeeled bananas to the hot oil. Fry the bananas, turning occasionally, until their skins are completely blackened and the bananas inside are very soft and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. This step is crucial for developing deep banana flavor.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Using tongs, carefully remove the blackened bananas from the pan and place them on a plate to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Discard the oil from the pan, but do not clean the pan yet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once cool enough to handle, carefully peel the bananas. The skin should come off easily, revealing the soft, cooked banana flesh. Transfer the cooked banana flesh to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Using a fork, thoroughly mash the cooked banana until smooth with no large lumps remaining.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Crack the large egg into the mashed banana and mix well until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour to the banana mixture. Mix until a thick, uniform batter or dough is formed. If the batter seems too wet, add another tablespoon or two of flour until it holds its shape when scooped.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Scoop the banana batter into a re-sealable plastic bag. Using scissors, cut a small corner off the bag to create a makeshift piping bag.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Return the frying pan to medium heat and add about 2 tablespoons of fresh vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully squeeze small dollops of the banana mixture from the bag into the pan, forming irregular-shaped fritters. Do not overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches, adding more oil as needed.
⏱️ 8 min
- 10
Transfer the cooked fritters to a serving plate. Dust generously with powdered sugar, top with fresh blueberries, and drizzle with maple syrup before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Grandpa's Fried Banana Fritters with Blueberries and Maple Syrup
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 4 ripe bananas, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed for frying
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or more, as needed for batter
For Serving
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add the unpeeled bananas to the hot oil. Fry the bananas, turning occasionally, until their skins are completely blackened and the bananas inside are very soft and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. This step is crucial for developing deep banana flavor.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Using tongs, carefully remove the blackened bananas from the pan and place them on a plate to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Discard the oil from the pan, but do not clean the pan yet.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once cool enough to handle, carefully peel the bananas. The skin should come off easily, revealing the soft, cooked banana flesh. Transfer the cooked banana flesh to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Using a fork, thoroughly mash the cooked banana until smooth with no large lumps remaining.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Crack the large egg into the mashed banana and mix well until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour to the banana mixture. Mix until a thick, uniform batter or dough is formed. If the batter seems too wet, add another tablespoon or two of flour until it holds its shape when scooped.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Scoop the banana batter into a re-sealable plastic bag. Using scissors, cut a small corner off the bag to create a makeshift piping bag.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Return the frying pan to medium heat and add about 2 tablespoons of fresh vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully squeeze small dollops of the banana mixture from the bag into the pan, forming irregular-shaped fritters. Do not overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches, adding more oil as needed.
⏱️ 8 min - 10
Transfer the cooked fritters to a serving plate. Dust generously with powdered sugar, top with fresh blueberries, and drizzle with maple syrup before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min