Description
Jamaican banana fritters blend sweet ripe bananas with a crispy exterior, offering a delightful Caribbean treat. Warm spices and golden-brown edges make this dessert a perfect companion to morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bananas (mature and peeled)
- 3/4 cup (175 ml) milk
- 1 cup (125 g) pancake mix
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- Confectioner’s sugar (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl using a fork until smooth and free from large chunks, creating a uniform base for the fritters.
- Combine pancake mix and ground cinnamon with the mashed bananas, gradually incorporating milk while whisking to create a lump-free, consistent batter.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, ensuring the temperature is suitable for even frying of the fritters.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of batter into the hot oil, carefully spacing them to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each fritter for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating when the bottom turns golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fritters using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- While still warm, generously sprinkle confectioners’ sugar over the fritters, creating a delicate sweet coating.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature of the freshly prepared banana fritters.
Notes
- Ripe bananas work best, ensuring maximum sweetness and smooth texture for the fritters.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and achieve even golden-brown coloration.
- Control oil temperature around 350°F to guarantee crispy exterior and soft interior without burning.
- Experiment with alternative flours like gluten-free pancake mix for dietary restrictions or coconut flour for added flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 408 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg