Quick Jamaican Banana Fritters
Easy and flavorful banana fritters perfect for breakfast.
These Jamaican Banana Fritters are a quick and easy way to use up ripe bananas. Fried to a golden brown, they offer a delicious and flavorful dish perfect for breakfast or any time of day.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4 people
Full Ingredient List
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup oil (for frying)
Banana Fritters
Tools and Equipment
- 10 inch skillet
- Fork
- Spoon
- Paper towels
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Medium ripe bananas | Smashed with a fork until mashed and watery. | |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla extract | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | Cinnamon | ||
| 1/4 teaspoon | Nutmeg | ||
| 3 tablespoons | Brown sugar | ||
| 1 cup | All purpose flour | ||
| 1/4 cup | Oil | For frying. | |
| 1 pinch | Salt |
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until they are mashed and a bit watery.
- Step 2: Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt to the mashed bananas.
- Step 3: Sift the flour into the banana mixture and stir with a spoon until fully combined. The batter should flow easily off the spoon.
- Step 4: Heat about 1/4 cup oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, spoon the batter into the skillet.
- Step 5: Cook the fritters until bubbles appear on the top and the bottom is golden, then flip and cook the other side until browned, about 2 minutes per side. (Tips: If using a cast iron skillet, reduce heat to medium to prevent burning.)
- Step 6: Remove fritters from skillet and drain on paper towels. (Tips: Serve immediately for best flavor.)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 231kcal
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 20g
Additional Information
Notes: The riper the bananas, the sweeter the fritters will be. Adjust sugar to taste. Fritters are intended to be thin and moist, not fluffy.
Background: Banana fritters are a traditional Jamaican dish commonly enjoyed as a sweet snack or breakfast option.
Geographic Region: Jamaican
Seasonality: Suitable year-round
Occasion: Breakfast
Recommended Pairings
- Fresh fruit
- Coffee
- Tropical juice