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Jamaican banana fritters.

Jamaican Banana Fritters

Banana Fritters are a sweet, crispy Jamaican snack made from ripe bananas and lightly fried to golden perfection. This easy recipe makes a great dessert or quick breakfast bite, whenever you're craving something delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: Jamaican
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Servings: 2 servings
Author: Taneisha Morris

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Non-stick skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 4 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Oil and Butter for frying

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add bananas and use a fork to mash them until they are softened. Then, add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and salt to the bananas and mix together using a spoon until well combined. Lastly, add in the flour, and mix until incorporated.
  • Heat butter and oil in a non-stick skillet and drop generous spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry on each side until golden-brown and crisp around the edges (about 3-4 minutes per side).
  • Remove from oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil, serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

    • The riper the bananas, the sweeter the fritters. If the bananas are not ripe enough, you may need to add more sugar. There is also a chance that the fritters will taste bitter.
    • If time permits, let the batter sit for 5-10 minutes. It will have a smoother texture which results in light, crispy fritters.
    • Do not submerge the fritters in oil. It should not cover the entire fritter or your fritters will come out soggy.
    • Flip the fritters when bubbles appear at the top and the sides are golden brown.
See additional recipe notes and tips in above blog post.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg