Description
Ah, banana fritters! Just the name brings back memories of warm kitchens and sweet aromas wafting through the air. If you’re like me, juggling a busy life, you know how precious quick and delightful recipes can be. These banana fritters are not just a treat; they’re a hug in dessert form! Perfect for a quick solution on a hectic day or a sweet surprise for your loved ones, they’re sure to bring smiles all around. Trust me, once you try these, they’ll become a go-to recipe in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs (at room temperature)
- 2/3 cup milk (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas (chopped)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold chopped bananas into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add enough vegetable oil to reach 2 inches depth in the pot. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, carefully drop 3-4 scoops of fritter dough into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the fritters are golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil. Repeat until all the batter is used.
- Once the fritters have cooled, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl until smooth.
- Dip each cooled fritter into the glaze, ensuring it’s fully coated. Place glazed fritters on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to let any excess glaze drip off.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- These fritters are best served warm and fresh.
- Adjust the sweetness of the glaze according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg