Plantain Fritters with Gochujang Maple Syrup | Kravings & Friends

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Almond flour is gluten-free and lower in carbs.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness without refined sugar.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent for vegans.

Peel the ripe plantains and slice them into thick rounds.

Mash the plantains in a bowl until smooth using a fork.

Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar to the mashed plantains and mix well.

Combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of panko bread crumbs in a separate bowl.

Gradually add the flour and panko mixture to the plantain mixture, stirring until combined.

Add a pinch of salt and cinnamon to the batter and mix until the desired consistency is reached.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on both sides.

Remove fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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