Caribbean Banana Fritters

Banana fritters is a popular Caribbean and African Snack or breakfast food.

Ingredients⠀

• 4 large super ripe bananas or 1 ½ cup mashed bananas⠀
• 3/4 cup Whole Wheat flour⠀
• 3/4-1 cup All purpose flour⠀
• 2 teaspoon baking powder⠀
• 2-4 tablespoons brown sugar⠀
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg⠀
• ½ teaspoon vanilla⠀
• Oil for deep frying⠀
• Confection sugar (optional)⠀
• 1 /2 teaspoon salt or more adjust to taste⠀

Instructions⠀

1. Mash bananas with spoon or puree bananas in food processor or blender.⠀
2. In a medium bowl mix together mashed bananas, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix well to the consistency of a creamy batter.⠀
3. Finally add nutmeg and vanilla. Let it rest for 10 minutes⠀
4. Heat up a large skillet or cast iron with oil up to ½ inch- medium-high heat (375) until hot but not smoking.⠀
5. Scoop up the batter and fry in batches, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan (it will cause the fritters to be soggy and absorb excess oil.⠀
6. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters and place them on paper towels.⠀
7. Serve warm.⠀