Jamaican Banana Fritters | Crispy, Sweet & Easy Recipe

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is more affordable.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor.

Add 3 ripe bananas to a bowl and mash them.

Add some brown sugar and white sugar to the mashed bananas, adjusting the amount based on desired sweetness.

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Sprinkle in some cinnamon powder and nutmeg to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix it in.

Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a pan.

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, ensuring there is space between each fritter.

Fry the fritters until they start to turn golden brown, flipping them as needed.

Prepare a plate with napkins to soak up excess oil from the fried fritters.

Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on the napkin-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the fritters before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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