Easy Banana Fritters

These easy banana fritters made with ripe bananas are dipped in batter seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg. They're a nice alternative to apple fritters.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 916 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
• 2 ripe bananas
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mash bananas. Mix in eggs, milk, and margarine until smooth. Stir in dry ingredients.

Step 3

Heat 1/2 inch oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, and cook, turning once, until browned, 2 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners' sugar.