Banana Fritters
Slices of banana dipped in a light batter and fried until golden, dusted with cinnamon sugar. Four servings in 20 minutes.
Making Banana Fritters Ahead
Best eaten straight away.
How to Make Banana Fritters
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Whisk the flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, egg and milk to a smooth batter.
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Heat the oil in a deep pan to 180°C / 355°F. Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon on a plate.
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Dip the banana chunks in the batter, let the excess drip off, and fry in batches for 3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden.
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Drain on kitchen paper and roll in the cinnamon sugar while hot.
Tips for Success
- Use firm bananas that hold their shape.
- Test the oil with a drop of batter: it should sizzle at once.
- Fry in small batches to keep the oil hot.
Some Background
Short, sharp: use firm bananas. A fritter needs a banana that holds its shape in hot oil, so pick yellow ones with just a few spots, not the brown, soft ones that suit banana bread.
The batter is a simple mix of flour, sugar, egg and milk. It should coat the back of a spoon like single cream. Too thick and the outside is doughy; too thin and it slides off.
Cut the bananas into chunks about 3 cm thick, not thin slices, which turn to mush. Dip each one and let the extra batter drip back before it goes into the pan.
Fry in about 2 cm of oil at 180°C, for 3 minutes, turning once. They should be deep golden. Drain on kitchen paper and roll in cinnamon sugar while hot. The fritters are best eaten warm from the pan, with ice cream or a drizzle of syrup. Plantains work as well as bananas, and take a little longer to soften in the oil.
What to Put Next to It
Vanilla ice cream · Honey · Maple syrup · Cream
Quick Answers
How long does Banana Fritters take to make?
About 20 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Banana Fritters?
Use firm bananas that hold their shape. Test the oil with a drop of batter: it should sizzle at once. Fry in small batches to keep the oil hot.
What should I serve with Banana Fritters?
Vanilla ice cream; Honey; Maple syrup; Cream.
Is Banana Fritters suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Banana Fritters?
About 952 kcal per serving, with 7 g protein, 69 g carbohydrate and 72 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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