Banana Fritters

No these are not doughnuts (think apple fritters) these are what I like to call pancake replacements lol. Although it doesn’t quite fill the void of a pancake, it gets the job done!

I grew up eating banana fritters for breakfast in the islands. As I grew older, I tend to eat them more as a snack than anything else. I do love bananas, so these are perfect for me. This recipe is quick and easy and ready to be eaten in 10 minutes.

It’s important to note that I don’t usually measure the ingredients for fritters, honestly it’s always a splash, dash and sprinkle of a little something lol. Now let’s get into the recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 ripened bananas
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 tablespoon sugar
• 1tsp salt
• 1/2tsp cinnamon
• 1/2tsp nutmeg
• add flavouring of choice. I used vanilla extract
• oil of your choice for frying

Method:

• Mash bananas until large lumps are removed. (use a fork or whisk)
• Add sugar and spices then mix.
• Add flour then mix
• Heat oil ( I used corn oil)
• Scoop batter ( I used a spoon) into frying pan
• Fry evenly on both sides. (it should be golden brown)

Things To Note:

• 1 egg can be added (some people use eggs) but I did not
• Fritters may burn easily so use medium heat and flip occasionally.
• Use a neutral flavoured oil to fry in, vegetable oil also works.
• Add more sugar to taste if needed.

Ways To Eat Fritters:

• Eat them as is lol. That’s what I do.
• I also eat them with eggs for breakfast. Think of this a pancake replacement.
• In Antigua, these fritters are often paired with salt fish.

Here is a full video of how I create these banana fritters.