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    PUBLISHED: Apr 30, 2020 · UPDATED: Feb 9, 2022 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

    Banana Fritters

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    Yummy fluffy banana fritters made in under an hour from start to finish. So good, you'll want to have this for breakfast, snack time or dessert. The perfect way to use up overripe bananas!

    Banana fritters on a platter with one opened up to show texture

    I am continuing to share my love for epic breakfast recipes with my recipe for the very best banana fritters.

    They are soft, fluffy, sweet but not overwhelmingly sweet (no added sugar!). AND the banana flavor in these fritters is ah-mazing.

    Best Banana Fritters Recipe

    After sharing my mother's Savory French Toast, I think it is time for a little something sweet.

    It happens every now and then. There are bananas on the countertop that are neglected and no one eats them. Then they quickly go from ripe to overripe and can't be enjoyed as they are anymore.

    Overripe bananas for banana fritters

    BUT when bananas get overripe, I get excited because overripe bananas yield great flavor to banana recipes. Like this banana bread which I have made over and over again and can now make in my sleep. Or this banana puff puff which is a cousin to banana fritters - YUM!

    And now, banana fritters!! These are SO EASY to whip up. The flavor they yield is incredible. The first thing to note with this recipe is to make sure you make the fritters with overripe bananas.

    Fairly ripe bananas won't cut it here. If the bananas are so ripe that they have developed black spots and some parts of the banana are mushy on the inside, then my friend, you have the perfect bananas for some banana fritters!

    Banana fritters texture

    Ingredients for Banana Fritters Recipe

    To make banana fritters, you only need a few ingredients:

    • Ripe bananas
    • Flour
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
    • Eggs
    • Milk
    • Nutmeg
    Ingredients for banana fritters on a chopping board

    How To Make Banana Fritters

    Making Banana Fritters is really easy!

    Step 1: Mash some bananas with a fork.

    mashed bananas for fritters

    Step 2: Add in some flour, eggs, milk, salt and ground nutmeg. Mix everything to combine and form a batter.

    banana fritters batter

    Step 3: Heat up oil and drop in spoonfuls of the batter to deep fry until golden brown.

    Banana fritters frying in a pot of hot oil

    And there you have it! Easy banana fritters!

    freshly fried banana fritters on a platter

    Can Banana Fritters Be Vegan?

    Yes! Banana fritters can be made vegan. Simply omit the eggs and milk then thin out the batter with some water.

    Without eggs or milk, you can still make great banana fritters!

    What To Eat With Banana Fritters

    Banana Fritters are so versatile. You could eat them with a lot of things. Serve with jam or chocolate sauce for a sweet option.

    You could also sprinkle powdered sugar on them and eat. For a savory option, pair with a dipping sauce like this African hot sauce.

    Banana Fritters on a plate, a bowl of pepper sauce on the side

    Where Did Banana Fritters Originate?

    It is hard to tell where banana fritters came from because they are eaten in different parts of the world - in Africa, in the Carribean, and in other places.

    Banana fritters have such a universal appeal and they are enjoyed in different forms in different parts of the world.

    How to make banana fritters

    Watch How To Make Banana Fritters

    Watch me making Banana Fritters in the video below. If you haven’t subscribed to my Youtube channel yet, SUBSCRIBE so you do not miss any of my videos.

    P.S. The photos in this post are from two different photo shoots - one when I shot the recipe and one when I shot the video. So the fritters might look different.

    Recipe

    Banana fritters on a platter with one opened up to show texture

    Banana Fritters

    These banana fritters are the perfect way to use up your overripe bananas. They are sweet, but not overly sweet as they do not contain any added sugar. They are soft, fluffy with a rich flavor from the bananas. Enjoy for breakfast, snack time or dessert. They pair well with tea or coffee!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Afro-Carribean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 38 fritters
    Calories: 54kcal
    Author: Precious

    Ingredients

    • 4 overripe bananas
    • 2 cups flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup milk
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • Oil for frying

    Instructions

    • Peel the bananas and place in a large bowl. Mash with a wooden spoon or potato masher to form a paste (it will have lumps in it and that's okay).
    • Add the rest of the ingredients into the bowl except the oil for frying. Mix until just combine to form a batter. The batter will be light and drippy.
    • Place oil in a pan up to 3 inches then heat up on high heat to 365 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Reduce the heat to medium (this is important because very hot oil will result in the fritters burning on the outside without cooking through.
    • Place tablespoonfuls of the batter into the pan (if you have a small cookie scoop, use it to drop the batter into the oil). Do not overcrowd the pan. Let the fritters cook until golden. Flip to the other side and let them cook until golden too. Remove and place on paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat process with the rest of the batter.
    • Enjoy for breakfast with some tea, or as a snack, or serve with chocolate sauce as a dessert.

    Notes

    1. You could use a cookie scoop to easily drop the batter into the oil.
    2. These fritters are best eaten warm but they could easily be reheated in the microwave. Reheat in the microwave for only about 30 seconds at a time. If you leave them too long in the microwave, they might turn rubbery.
    3. Sprinkle confectioner's sugar on the fritters if you want to enjoy them sweet. They could also be served with sweet dipping sauces like chocolate sauce or caramel sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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    These banana fritters are the perfect way to use up your overripe bananas. They are sweet, but not overly sweet as they do not contain any added sugar. They are soft, fluffy with a rich flavor from the bananas. Enjoy for breakfast, snack time or dessert. #Breakfast #Snacks #Desserts #PreciousCore

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    Comments

    1. Langaman says

      September 05, 2018 at 7:36 am

      Of all times I had to read this when I was hunting for something to fill my stomach.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 05, 2018 at 8:54 am

        That's a lot of torture! 😂

        Reply
    2. Langaman says

      September 21, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      Learned a lot about banana fritters. Overripe bananas with dark tips are absolutely the bomb! Plus we don't need extra sugar. I particularly think the overripe bananas are as good as it gets

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 24, 2018 at 2:56 pm

        Yes overripe bananas are really good for baking or making snacks like this.

        Reply
        • Krista says

          March 27, 2020 at 1:03 pm

          Can i make these in an air fryer?

          Reply
          • Precious says

            March 28, 2020 at 10:34 am

            I am sorry I haven't tried that before so I can't tell if it will work.

            Reply
            • Krista says

              March 28, 2020 at 1:39 pm

              OK. I will try it out and see what’s happens.

            • Krista says

              March 28, 2020 at 4:47 pm

              So the air-fryer thing didn’t really work. I used about half of the batter to “experiment” and tried to air-fry. I added another half cup of flour to thicken it up a bit and used a baking mat so they didn’t drip. So it was basically like making banana cookies.i used oil to make the rest as you state in the recipe and THEY WERE DELICIOUS!!! Thank you. The “air-fried” one’s were still yummy but they were definitely NOT the same.

            • Precious says

              April 01, 2020 at 1:17 pm

              Thanks for the feedback, Krista! It's good you only tried half of the recipe in the air-fryer so you still had some batter left to fry. Hope you are staying safe in this season.

    3. Maria says

      March 22, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      Can the flour be substituted for almond or coconut flour?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        March 24, 2020 at 2:08 pm

        Hi, sorry I haven't tried that before so not sure if it will work.

        Reply
    4. Priscilla says

      May 04, 2020 at 3:38 am

      Making these now, do they freeze well?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 04, 2020 at 10:41 am

        I am sorry I haven't frozen them before so not sure if they would freeze well.

        Reply
      • Cephas says

        January 21, 2021 at 2:19 am

        Kindly help me with the grams of flour and baking powder to mix when making flitters I have banana milk and eggs. It's my first time to bake

        Reply
        • Precious says

          February 18, 2021 at 12:26 am

          Hi Cephas, so sorry for the late reply. You need 250 grams of flour and 8 grams of baking powder.

          Reply
    5. Leslie says

      May 09, 2020 at 8:49 am

      These are delicious and turned out perfectly! Dusted them with powdered sugar but can’t wait to try the African hot sauce next time.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 11, 2020 at 7:54 am

        So happy to hear that, Leslie! Thank you for the feedback!

        Reply
    6. Terria says

      May 11, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      I would like to add chopped walnuts to this recipe. Would this be a good idea? How will it turn out? Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 12, 2020 at 5:35 am

        Hi Terria, I have never tried adding nuts before but I think that would work.

        Reply
    7. FriMo says

      May 30, 2020 at 8:51 am

      If I want to use cassava , can I peel , grate and keep overnight?
      Your recipes are lifesaver!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 30, 2020 at 10:27 am

        Yes you can keep the grated cassava overnight. But if you keep it longer it will start to ferment. If possible keep in the fridge. Here is the recipe using cassava: https://www.preciouscore.com/accra-banana-african-banana-fritters/

        Reply
    8. Syd says

      November 12, 2020 at 9:35 am

      Hi, what kind of oil do you use to cook the fritters?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 13, 2020 at 11:07 pm

        Hi Syd, I use any neutral tasting oil like vegetable oil or corn oil.

        Reply
    9. Cass says

      December 09, 2020 at 6:42 am

      Yum.. I’ve makes the a lot!! A fave in the house... Can I substitute dairy milk for oat milk 🙁

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 10, 2020 at 10:26 pm

        Hi Cass, I haven't tried it with oat milk so not sure how that will turn out. Maybe you could try it and see how it goes.

        Reply
    10. Servan says

      December 28, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Yummmm can’t wait for my daughter to make them. I’ve done like yours for years but never wrote done the recipe. I add some raisins for a surprise taste.
      Have no time to do them now so this will be great for her to do it by herself.
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 29, 2020 at 9:46 am

        Raisins sound like a great idea! Glad you love the recipe!

        Reply
    11. Nikoleta says

      February 24, 2021 at 4:14 am

      Amazing recipe Thanks! Kids loved it! I put some chocolate chips in the butter. Went out perfect!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        February 26, 2021 at 9:26 am

        Chocolate chips in the batter is such a great idea. Thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
    12. Billy says

      April 14, 2021 at 3:11 pm

      Hi made them just now. They are so good i could eat them all. But. Will make them last for two days. Thanks for the recipe
      Billy

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 11, 2021 at 8:33 pm

        You are so welcome, Billy. Thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
    13. Grace says

      May 24, 2022 at 9:24 pm

      Hi, can the batter be freezer for later?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 25, 2022 at 11:41 pm

        Hi Grace, I haven't tried freezing the batter so not really sure how that will hold up.

        Reply
    14. Beverly says

      January 08, 2023 at 6:31 pm

      These are very, very good. I will be making them over and over again. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        January 09, 2023 at 12:24 pm

        Thank you for the great feedback, Beverly!

        Reply

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