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Easy Homemade Banana Fritters with Glaze

Easy Homemade Banana Fritters with Glaze
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Easy Homemade Banana Fritters with Glaze are a delightful sweet treat featuring soft and tender ripe bananas encased in a light, crispy batter, topped with a luscious sweet glaze. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and can be customized to suit various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas (well-ripened for sweetness and creamy texture)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (a pinch)
  • 1/4 cup milk (or plant-based milk for vegan)
  • 1 large egg (or flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil (for frying, about 1-2 inches depth in pan)

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons warm water or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth with some texture remaining for bite. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the milk, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined into a thick but scoopable batter.
  2. Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan or deep skillet to a depth of about 1-2 inches and heat over medium-high heat to approximately 350°F (175°C), ensuring the oil is hot enough for frying without burning the batter.
  3. Fry the Fritters: Carefully drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil without overcrowding the pan. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  4. Make the Glaze: While the fritters cool slightly, mix the powdered sugar, warm water or milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Adjust liquid amounts to achieve a glaze thick enough to coat but thin enough to drizzle.
  5. Glaze and Serve: Generously drizzle the glaze over the warm banana fritters and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moist fritters.
  • Do not overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep fritters light and fluffy.
  • Maintain a steady oil temperature around 350°F to prevent greasy fritters.
  • Drain fritters well on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Apply glaze while fritters are still warm so it adheres and soaks in beautifully.

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