Banana Fritters

Banana Fritters

INGREDIENTS:

2 overripe bananas

2 tbsp light brown sugar (or to taste)

¼ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

¼ tsp vanilla extract

½ cup all-purpose flour (plus 1-2 tbsp if needed for the right consistency)

½ tsp baking powder

Small dash of salt

Powdered sugar for sprinkling – optional

Neutral high-heat frying oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) In a bowl, mash the bananas until semi-smooth. Some lumps are OK.

2) Add the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, all-purpose flour, and dash of salt to the mashed bananas, and mix until well combined. The mixture should be thicker than pancake batter – pourable, but better handled with a spoon. (Water should not be necessary to add at this point, but if you feel the batter is too thick, add a tsp of water at a time and mix until it reaches your desired consistency.)

3) Heat about 4 tbsp of oil in a frying pan up to between 350 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the pan without crowding. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Set on a wire rack to cool.

4) Sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional).

Makes 8 fritters. Enjoy!