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Jamaican Banana Fritters A plate filled with freshly fried banana fritters, golden and crispy, piled high for an appetizing look. A hand is reaching for one of the fritters, ready to enjoy the delicious treat. The fritters glisten with a slight sheen, showcasing their perfectly fried texture against a clean background.

Golden Jamaican Banana Fritters

These crispy Jamaican Banana Fritters are a simple, sweet, and addictive breakfast treat, perfect for using up ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 231
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ripe bananas medium size, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for added sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon adds warmth and spice
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg for aromatic flavor
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar adds moisture and sweetness
  • Pinch of salt balances the sweetness
  • 1.1 cups all-purpose flour sifted, for batter consistency
  • Oil for frying enough for shallow frying
  • SECTION 4 — INSTRUCTIONS WITH STEP SUMMARY FORMAT
  • In a bowl mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. prep
  • Mash bananas
  • Stir in the brown sugar vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. mix
  • Mix ingredients
  • Sift the flour into the banana mixture and stir with a spoon until fully combined. mix
  • Combine batter
  • Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. prep
  • Warm oil
  • Once the oil is hot spoon the banana fritter batter into the skillet. cook
  • Fry fritters
  • Once the first side turns golden and bubbles appear on the top flip the fritter to cook the other side. cook
  • Flip fritter
  • Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. finish
  • Drain fritters
  • Serve warm and enjoy! finish
  • Serve fritters
  • SECTION 5 — RECIPE NOTES
  • Recipe Notes:
  • These Jamaican Banana Fritters are the perfect way to use up ripe bananas. They're crispy on the outside and soft inside with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. Adjust the sugar based on how ripe your bananas are, and don't be afraid to experiment with cinnamon and nutmeg levels!
  • SECTION 6 — SERVING SIZE + COST
  • Serving Size:
  • Each serving includes about 2-3 fritters depending on size, making enough for 6 people.
  • Estimated Cost:
  • Approximately $4 for 6 servings making it an affordable and delightful breakfast option.

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. prep
  2. Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. mix
  3. Sift the flour into the banana mixture and stir with a spoon until fully combined. mix
  4. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. prep
  5. Once the oil is hot, spoon the banana fritter batter into the skillet. cook
  6. Once the first side turns golden and bubbles appear on the top, flip the fritter to cook the other side. cook
  7. Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 362mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 7.7mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.7mg

Notes

The riper your bananas are, the sweeter the fritters will be. Adjust the sugar to your preference. If using a cast iron skillet, lower the heat to medium.

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