How To Make Delicious Banana Fritters/The Togolese Way /Beignets de banane à la Togolaise

ripe bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: overripe bananas

Plantains can be a healthier option and overripe bananas are often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while all-purpose flour is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can be a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla essence

💰Cheaper: vanilla powder

Vanilla essence is a lower-cost alternative to extract.

Peel and mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.

Add self raising flour to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until hot.

Scoop tablespoons of the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry the fritters until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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