How to Make Banana Fritters

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mash the bananas.

   Peel both of the bananas and slice them into small chunks.
   
   Then place the chunks in a sturdy, medium sized bowl and mash them using a potato masher or with a fork.
   
   If you don’t have a potato masher, place the slices in a blender or food processor.You can also mash with a large spoon, though it may take slightly longer.
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   Step 2: Beat in the egg.

   Crack the egg into the bowl with the mashed bananas and use a whisk to beat it in.
   
   Whisk until all the egg, including the yolk, is fully incorporated in the mixture., Sprinkle in half the sugar and use the whisk to stir it in.
   
   Then pour in the rest of the sugar and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved in the mixture., Measure out and add the cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract.
   
   You can also add the cardamom and nutmeg if you wish for a more complex taste.
   
   Stir to mix. , Measure out the flour in a measuring cup and add the ½ teaspoon of baking powder.
   
   Then pour the flour and baking powder gradually into the banana mixture, stirring continuously until the dry ingredients are incorporated.You can also use an electric mixer to help mix. , Put a small deep skillet over medium heat and heat up 2 cups of oil.
   
   Make sure that the oil is thoroughly heated before starting to fry the fritters.Try to use a cooking oil with a high smoke point, such as peanut or vegetable oil, as opposed to one with a low smoke point, like olive oil.You need to use a large amount of oil for deep-frying so that the fritters are partially submerged and can get crispy. , Once the oil has heated, use a serving spoon to scoop up a round spoonful of batter, then drop it into the oil.
   
   The batter will start frying immediately and keep its round shape.
   
   Drop in more scoops to the skillet, spacing them out so they don’t stick together., After you see that the round fritters are getting golden around the bottom, use a spatula to flip them over so they can fry evenly.
   
   It should take only about 30 seconds for the fritters to get golden on each side, so be watchful., When the fritters are browned all around, about one minute, use the spatula to press down lightly on the fritters and see if they have finished cooking.
   
   If no batter oozes out of them, they are finished frying., Some prefer to pan-fry their banana fritters in flat pancakes rather than to deep-fry them to make spherical fritters.
   
   To pan-fry, pour in 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into a pan and wait for it to heat.
   
   Pan-frying requires less oil and makes fritters that are softer and less crispy.
   
   It is a healthier option if you are counting calories and fat., Use a large serving spoon to pour the batter into the pan.
   
   Try to create a flat shape like a pancake rather than a spherical ball.
   
   This will ensure that the entire surface of the fritter fries equally in the oil.Because flat fritters take up more space on the pan, you may have to fry in batches depending on the size of your pan.
   
   Make sure to give each fritter enough space, and don't overlap them. , Use a spatula to turn over the fritters when they are browned and look slightly crisped on the bottom, around one minute.
   
   Then cook the fritters on the other side for another minute., After the fritters look browned on both sides, press a spatula gently on each fritter pancake.
   
   If batter oozes out, continue cooking.
   
   Otherwise, remove the fritters from the pan., Once you’ve ensured the fritters are done, immediately take them out of the skillet with the serving spoon or spatula and drop them onto a layer of paper towel.
   
   The paper towel will absorb the excess oil from the fritters., If you want to give your banana fritters a little extra sweetness on top, sprinkle them with confectionary sugar or plain white sugar.
   
   You can also leave them as is if you prefer. , Banana fritters are meant to be eaten hot while the outside is still crispy.
   
   Because the texture is much different when they have cooled, serve them immediately. , Vanilla ice cream is a classic accompaniment to banana fritters.
   
   Because it is cool, creamy and soft, ice cream perfectly offsets the hot and crispy banana fritter.Other great topping for banana fritters are yogurt and whip cream.
   
   You can even top the fritters with berries or drizzle them with hot fudge or maple syrup! Don't be afraid to experiment with your toppings!
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   Step 3: Sprinkle in the sugar.

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   Step 4: Add the spices and the vanilla extract.

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   Step 5: Add the flour and baking powder incrementally.

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   Step 6: Heat 2 cups of cooking oil on medium heat.

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   Step 7: Add in scoops of the mixture to the skillet.

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   Step 8: Turn over the fritters after they get golden around the bottom.

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   Step 9: Check that the fritters are done.

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    Step 10: Heat 2 tablespoons (29.57 ml) cooking oil on medium heat.

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    Step 11: Spoon the batter into the pan.

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    Step 12: Flip the fritters when they are browned on the bottom.

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    Step 13: Check if the fritters are done.

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    Step 14: Place the fritters on a paper towel.

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    Step 15: Sprinkle the fritters with sugar.

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    Step 16: Serve the fritters while hot.

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    Step 17: Accompany the fritters with ice cream.

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