This Jamaican banana fritters recipe just hits different boos. All you do is dip ripe banana pieces in a delish batter that fries up all golden and delish before you douse them in powdered sugar. I’ve made my share of fritters from apple fritters to peach fritters but these have a unique flavor all their own. I could seriously eat a dozen of these in one sitting. They are so delish!
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How to Make Banana Fritters
- Sift and Mix: Sift your dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar), then make a smooth buddy by mixing egg, milk, and melted butter. Combine the two until you’ve got a stiff yet smooth batter.
- Prep those Bananas: Roll bananas in flour to prep them, shake off the excess, then give them a full dip in the batter.
- Fry ‘Em Up: Get those coated bananas in hot oil (375 degrees) and fry until they’re golden.
- Garnish: Drain the fritters, then hit them with powdered sugar while they’re still hot.
Banana Fritters Recipe
Served hot and golden, Banana Fritters are the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth! Made with sweet, fruity bananas and aromatic vanilla, then fried to perfection, these fritters are yummy all the way to the last bite!
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup sifted all purpose flour divided
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/3 cup milk plus 3 tbsp
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp melted butter
- 2 firm bananas peeled and cut into 4 pieces
- 1 1/2 cup oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Sift one cup of flour with baking powder, salt and granulated sugar.
- Combine egg, milk and melted butter until smooth then add to dry ingredients and mix until batter is smooth yet stiff.
- Roll banana pieces in remaining ¼ cup of flour then shake off (the extra flour helps to create an adhesive before dipping into the batter); dip into fritter batter, completely coating pieces with batter.
- Fry in oil at 375 degrees until golden brown, turning fritters to brown evenly on all sides; drain on paper towels; sprinkle when hot with powdered sugar and serve with caramel sauce if you so desire!!
Notes
You can store any leftovers in the fridge for about 2 days. The air fryer is great for reheating and making super crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
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Recipe Tips
- Get the right bananas: Look for bananas that are a deeper yellow in color but, be sure they aren’t yet spotted or bruised yet or they will be too ripe. We need them firm enough to withstand being fried.
- Use an oil thermometer! You want that oil to be as close to 375 degrees as possible. Any higher your risk burning the fritters burning before they’re cooked. Go lower and they’ll soak up too much oil.
- Don’t fry too many at once! Overcrowding the oil will cause the temperature drop. Aim for 4-5 in one batch.
- Larger batch: If making a larger batch, preheat the oven to 200 degrees and use a baking sheet with a wire rack fitted on top to keep the fritters warm. Do this AFTER draining on paper towels to avoid sogginess.
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can I air fry them instead of deep frying in oil? thank you
I haven’t tried it this way for this recipe but if you do, please come back with tips for others that would also like to try!
Wow, perfect.
I had 3 very ripe bananas and was trying to figure out what to do with them.
I found your recipe and delicious and Easy!
Thank you. I highly recommend this recipe.
Is the batter suppose to be runny or thick? Mine came out so thick I couldn’t “dip” the bananas in it. I had to water it down with more milk for a thinner consistency. Or is it supposed to be thick so we roll the banana in it?
It is supposed to be thick and you roll it in the banana.
Very good recipe! I added more bananas 4…also added vanilla and a small amount of white sugar and a dash of cinnamon. When they were out of the oil I sprinkled with powder sugar…YUM! My whole family loved them…
They look like the ones my mom used to make.
Yum!
Make this ! Pour maple syrup over banana fritters, or hot fudge sauce, with ice cream. Oh! What a treat when you sneak a helping for the second time ! Add your favorite nuts too ! Made my evening with coffee and banana fritters and coffee….
I love following your blog! Your recipes are always so amazing! It looks like i have to try to make banana fritters, they look fantastic!
Oh my gosh, girl! These look so mouth watering. I’m sitting here now trying to see if I have everything to make them. If not, I’ll be making them very soon.
I like this post. Thanks A lot.
This is one simple and easy to make recipe! So delish! Thank you! I’m an ardent follower for the past 8 or so years now, and I’ve seen you grow and improve, now with millions of subscribers! Many more scrumptious recipes to come! All the best! More power!