Description
Jamaican Banana Fritters are a delicious and sweet treat made from ripe bananas, flour, and spices, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (overripe works best)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup milk (optional, for smoother batter)
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar & honey/maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Mash bananas until smooth, leaving a few small chunks for texture if desired.
- Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Stir in flour and baking powder. Add milk if the batter is too thick — it should be thick but spoonable.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with honey or syrup before serving warm.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can reduce the sugar or use a sugar substitute.
- These fritters are best served warm and can be enjoyed with various toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg