Description
These Irresistibly Fluffy Banana Fritters with Sweet Cinnamon Glaze are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with ripe bananas folded into a tender batter and fried to golden perfection, they’re then coated with a smooth, sweet cinnamon glaze that adds an extra burst of flavor. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these fritters are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Fritter Batter
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup milk (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)
- Vegetable oil (enough to reach 2 inches depth for frying)
Sweet Cinnamon 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 bowl, combine the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy to ensure even blending into the batter.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt, making sure everything is evenly mixed.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Gently fold the mixtures together until just combined to avoid overmixing and maintain batter fluffiness.
- Add bananas: Gently fold the chopped ripe bananas into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout without breaking down too much.
- Heat oil for frying: Fill a large pot with vegetable oil to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C), a temperature optimal for frying to achieve a crispy exterior without sogginess.
- Fry fritters: Using a cookie scoop, carefully drop 3-4 scoops of batter into the hot oil. Fry each batch for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure they cook evenly and develop a golden brown crust.
- Drain fritters: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil, then place them on a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil and keep them crisp.
- Prepare glaze: In a clean bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and pourable for coating.
- Glaze fritters: Once the fritters have cooled slightly, dip each one into the cinnamon glaze, ensuring each fritter is generously coated for added sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the eggs and milk are at room temperature to help create a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the fritters light and fluffy.
- Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy fritters.
- You can substitute brown sugar with white sugar if preferred, but brown sugar adds moisture and flavor.
- If you prefer, you can drizzle the glaze rather than fully dipping the fritters.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container and reheat briefly in an oven to retain crispness.
