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Delicious Skillet Banana Fritters

Delicious Skillet Banana Fritters

Ingredients

  • 3ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
  • 1 cupall-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 cupmilk (or a dairy-free alternative such as almond milk)
  • 1/4 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • —Oil for frying (vegetable or coconut oil work well)
  • —Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth. Aim for a creamy consistency with minimal lumps, as this will help integrate the bananas into the batter evenly.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter: To the mashed bananas, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (if using), and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix these dry ingredients gently with a spatula.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in 1/2 cup of milk and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until combined, but do not overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil: In a deep frying pan, heat about 2 inches of oil over medium heat. Test the oil’s readiness by dropping a small spoonful of batter into the oil; if it sizzles and rises to the surface, it’s ready for frying.

  5. 5

    Fry the Fritters: Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, leaving space between each fritter. Fry them in batches, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve: Once cooked, remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. For an added touch, dust them with powdered sugar before serving.