Banana Fritters (Battered Plantains)

Banana Fritters (Battered Plantains)

Ripe plantains dipped in a spiced batter and fried until golden and crisp on the outside.

Total 30 min Makes 4 servings Calories 320/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Eggs, Wheat

These fritters pair sweet, soft plantain slices with a lightly spiced, crisp-fried batter for a contrast of textures in every bite. They make a satisfying snack or dessert, and are common across Caribbean, West African, and Southeast Asian kitchens in various forms. Serve warm with a dusting of sugar or a drizzle of honey.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup cold water
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting

Method

  1. Peel the plantains and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.

  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. Add the cold water and egg to the dry ingredients and whisk until you have a smooth, thick batter with no lumps.

  4. Pour the vegetable oil into a 9-inch skillet and heat over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.

  5. Dip each plantain slice into the batter, coating it fully, and let excess batter drip off.

  6. Carefully lower battered plantain slices into the hot oil in batches of 5 to 6, without crowding the skillet.

  7. Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once with a slotted spoon.

  8. Transfer fried fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  9. Repeat frying with remaining battered plantain slices, maintaining oil temperature between batches.

  10. Dust warm fritters with powdered sugar before serving.

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Banana Fritters (Battered Plantains)

These fritters pair sweet, soft plantain slices with a lightly spiced, crisp-fried batter for a contrast of textures in every bite. They make a satisfying snack or dessert, and are common across Caribbean, West African, and Southeast Asian kitchens in various forms. Serve warm with a dusting of sugar or a drizzle of honey.

30 min 4 servings 320 cal

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup cold water
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting

Method

  1. 1

    Peel the plantains and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add the cold water and egg to the dry ingredients and whisk until you have a smooth, thick batter with no lumps.

  4. 4

    Pour the vegetable oil into a 9-inch skillet and heat over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.

  5. 5

    Dip each plantain slice into the batter, coating it fully, and let excess batter drip off.

  6. 6

    Carefully lower battered plantain slices into the hot oil in batches of 5 to 6, without crowding the skillet.

  7. 7

    Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once with a slotted spoon.

  8. 8

    Transfer fried fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  9. 9

    Repeat frying with remaining battered plantain slices, maintaining oil temperature between batches.

  10. 10

    Dust warm fritters with powdered sugar before serving.