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Banana Fritters

Source of Recipe

From "Cooking Up a Storm" edited by Marcelle Bienvenu and Judy Walker


Recipe Introduction

"Fritters, which are much like beignets, are a favorite breakfast item in and around New Orleans. Be sure to use clean, fresh vegetable oil when frying."

List of Ingredients

• 2 medium bananas, ripe but firm, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• About 1/2 cup milk
• 3 cups vegetable oil
• Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon


Recipe

1. Combine the bananas, flour, egg, salt, and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl. Add enough milk to achieve the consistency of a thick pancake batter.

2. Heat the oil in a large deep pot or deep fryer to 360°F. Drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until the fritters rise to the surface of the oil and are golden brown, turning 2 or 3 times.

3. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Makes about 20 fritters.