Banana Fritters
Golden, crispy Banana Fritters with a soft, sweet center! Easy to make, perfectly spiced, and delicious, dusted with powdered sugar.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- mixing bowl large
- rubber spatula
- deep fryer or Dutch oven/deep pot
- deep-fry thermometer
- cookie scoop or tablespoon
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs well beaten
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- oil for frying
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
- Add the milk, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk well until combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir until the batter is smooth and no dry patches remain.
- Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to help make the fritters light and fluffy.
- While the batter rests, heat 4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, carefully drop 1-tablespoon-sized dollops of batter into the hot oil.
- Fry for 3-5 minutes, flipping occasionally until golden brown.
- Test one by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they're done.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, then place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet while you fry the remaining fritters.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
♨️ REHEATING
- Oven: Preheat to 350°F and warm fritters for 5-7 minutes.
- Microwave: Heat in 10-second bursts until warm.
- Air Fryer: Reheat at 325°F for 3-4 minutes.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze cooled fritters in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat from frozen in the oven or air fryer for the best texture.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
- Resting the batter makes fritters lighter and fluffier.
- Maintain the oil temperature around 350°F for even cooking.
- Fry in small batches to prevent the oil temperature from dropping.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Air fryer: Scoop batter into silicone muffin liners and air fry at 350°F for 6-8 minutes.
- Stovetop skillet: Use less oil for shallow frying, flipping halfway through cooking.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Enjoy cold or gently rewarmed.
- Do not refry leftovers in oil, as they may burn.
Nutrition
Serving: 3fritters | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg
