Description
Delicious and easy-to-make skillet banana fritters that are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Made with ripe bananas and warm spices, these golden brown fritters are cooked on the stovetop until crispy on the outside and tender inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritters
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil
Instructions
- Prepare the banana mixture: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, then stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry components.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the banana mixture. Stir gently just until a thick batter forms, being careful not to overmix for tender fritters.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or neutral oil to coat the surface evenly.
- Cook the fritters: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the skillet, gently flattening each slightly for even cooking. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the other side is also golden and the fritter is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter. Serve warm and enjoy plain or topped with powdered sugar, honey, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Serve fritters plain or with toppings like powdered sugar, honey, maple syrup, or fresh fruit for added flavor.
- For extra warmth and flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the batter along with the cinnamon.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the fritters light and tender.
- Use ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and best texture.
