Banana Churro Bites
Banana Churro Bites
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar, for coating
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps of flour are acceptable.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). If you don't have a thermometer, you can test the oil by dropping a tiny bit of batter in; it should sizzle immediately and float to the top.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Carefully drop small spoonfuls (about 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon each) of the banana batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot; fry in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Fry the churro bites for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon or spider to turn them as needed.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove the fried churro bites from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil for about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
While the churro bites are still hot, transfer them to a bowl containing the cinnamon sugar. Toss gently to coat them completely. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Banana Churro Bites
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar, for coating
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps of flour are acceptable.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). If you don't have a thermometer, you can test the oil by dropping a tiny bit of batter in; it should sizzle immediately and float to the top.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Carefully drop small spoonfuls (about 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon each) of the banana batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot; fry in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Fry the churro bites for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon or spider to turn them as needed.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove the fried churro bites from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil for about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
While the churro bites are still hot, transfer them to a bowl containing the cinnamon sugar. Toss gently to coat them completely. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min