Banana Fritters with Cinnamon Glaze Recipe
These Banana Fritters are a crispy and sweet treat made by frying a fluffy, banana-filled batter until golden brown, then coated with a smooth cinnamon vanilla glaze. Perfect as a dessert or a special breakfast indulgence, they combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 fritters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Batter
- 2 eggs (at room temperature)
- 2/3 cup milk (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas (chopped)
Frying
- Vegetable oil (for frying, approximately 2 inches deep)
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Then fold in the chopped ripe bananas gently until dispersed through the batter.
- Heat Oil: Place a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add approximately 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat it until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius), using a thermometer to ensure accuracy.
- Fry Fritters: Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, carefully drop 3-4 scoops of the fritter batter into the hot oil. Fry the fritters for 4-5 minutes, flipping them frequently to ensure they brown evenly on all sides and achieve a golden color.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil. Repeat the frying process with remaining batter.
- Prepare Glaze: Once the fritters have cooled slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze Fritters: Dip each fritter into the glaze to coat thoroughly, then place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow excess glaze to drip off and set.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature (350°F) to avoid greasy fritters or burning.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain light and fluffy fritters.
- Ripe bananas provide the best sweetness and moisture for the fritters.
- Serve fritters warm for the best taste and texture.
- The glaze can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar or milk to achieve desired consistency.
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