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Banana Fritters

Banana fritters are perfectly golden brown, sweet fried dough packed full of banana chunks and freshly ground nutmeg. This fritter recipe is perfect to make for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 53 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg divided
  • 2 overripe bananas 3/4 cup, minced
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 egg whites
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add in about 4 cups of vegetable oil. You want 3/4 inch of oil in the bottom of the pan. Attach a candy thermometer and let it heat to up 350 degrees. I found that this can take quite a while so I like to do this first.
  2. In a small bowl, add in 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add in the bananas, buttermilk, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and 3 teaspoons of grated nutmeg. Stir together to combine.
  4. Add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Carefully fold together with a spatula to avoid breaking up the bananas more. Set aside.
  5. In a separate large mixing bowl, add in the egg whites. Using a mixer, beat on high until stiff peaks form. It will take about 2 minutes.
  6. Fold the egg whites into the mixture in 2 parts. The first part will loosen up the batter and lighten it. The second addition will give it the airiness.
  7. Line a large plate with paper towels to drain the fritters over frying. Set aside.
  8. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons into the hot oil. I added three at a time because I didn't want to crowd the fritters or drop the heat on the oil and make my fritters oily. Let the fritters puff up and become golden brown and then flip. It will take about 2 minutes.
  9. Let fry on the other side until it is also golden brown and puffy. That will take another 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon, remove the fritters and place on the dry paper towel.
  10. Let drain about 30 seconds and roll into the nutmeg and sugar you made earlier. Roll around until coated and serve up. Eat 'em while they're hot!

Notes

  • To store any leftover banana fritters, place in an air tight container or ziploc bag and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 53kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 31mg (1%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 53

% Daily Value*

Calories 53kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.