Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delectable and exotic flavors of West Africa with the irresistible Pineapple Plantain Fritters. These golden-brown fritters, known as Kelewele in Ghana, are a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, offering a tantalizing treat that will captivate your taste buds. With a crispy, crunchy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, each bite of these fritters is a delightful symphony of textures. Whether you prefer them as a delightful appetizer, an indulgent snack, or a delectable side dish, Pineapple Plantain Fritters are guaranteed to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PINEAPPLE FRITTERS
Something yummy and easy to make. My mom makes these every New Year's Day. These fritters are best served immediately.
Provided by William
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 38m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Whisk pineapple, flour, milk, and egg together to form a light and fluffy batter.
- Bring reserved pineapple juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Add white sugar and stir to dissolve; lower heat. Simmer until thickened glaze forms, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Drizzle glaze over fritters and dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 71.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g
PLANTAIN FRITTERS
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash plantains and cut into thirds; leaving the skin on. Place the pieces in a medium pan with water; cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until the flesh is soft, about 15 minutes
- Drain and peel the plantains and transfer to a large bowl. Mash to a smooth consistency and add the baking powder, salt, garlic, and pepper. Mix well. Using your hands, form small, thin cakes about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Heat oil in large skillet until very hot. Fry the cakes until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with the Chicken Rundown.
PLANTAIN FRITTERS
These golden brown plantain fritters are a favorite in West Africa, where my aunt served as a missionary for 45 years. Make sure the plantains are very ripe, or substitute bananas instead. -Heather Ewald, Bothell, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place plantains in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the flour, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended (batter will be moist). , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SWEET PLANTAIN FRITTERS
In this 2001 film, a group of Filipino-American college friends get together to eat and share stories about their loves and lives. Their experiences of assimilating to American society vary, but all of the characters recognize their need for the comfort derived from friendship and familiar foods. For this dish, be sure your plaintains are completely black, since the fruit becomes sweeter as it ripens. (Yellow or mottled brown plantains are very starchy and usually take about a week to fully ripen.) Serve these fritters as a snackor pair them with ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Categories Dessert Side Fry Plantain Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 dessert or 12 snack servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, then add water and egg and whisk until batter is smooth.
- Peel plantains and cut on a slight diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces. Stir into batter to coat well.
- Stir together granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until thermometer registers 340°F. (See cooks' note, below.) Fry plantain slices in batches of 6 (don't crowd them) until bottoms are golden, about 45 seconds, then turn over and fry until other side of each is golden, 30 to 45 seconds more. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- While still warm, toss each batch in sugar mixture until coated, then transfer to a platter. Serve hot or warm.
PINEAPPLE-PLANTAIN FRITTERS
A tropical twist on the traditional fritter. Crunchy, fresh and delicious, I hope you like it. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Dessert
Time 27m
Yield 15 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place plantain in medium saucepan; pour water over to cover. Boil plantains for 10 minutes. Drain well; transfer plantains to paper towels to absorb moisture.
- Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg, in medium bowl. Whisk together milk and egg; add to flour mixture. Mix until smooth. Stir in plantain and pineapple until blended.
- Pour oil into deep saucepan or skillet to depth of 1-1/2 inches. Heat to 375ºF.
- Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry fritters for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once with slotted spoon.
- Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle powdered sugar over them, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 33.6, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 1.8
SPICED PLANTAINS AND PINEAPPLE
Fried slices of plantain seasoned with spices and combined with pineapple make a sweet spicy dessert or sidedish that goes well with hot or tart foods.
Provided by buckylarue
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Arrange plantain slices in a single layer. Season with half of the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn over the plantain slices and pour in the pineapple and a small amount of the juice. Sprinkle the remaining spices over the top and continue to cook until browned on the bottom, about another 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 33.8 g
PINEAPPLE FRITTERS
Steps:
- Note: batter needs to sit for a day in the refrigerator before cooking Place the flour, sugar, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Separate the eggs. Make a well in the ingredients and place the egg yolks in the well. Mix, adding the water and, gradually, the milk. Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold them into the mixture. Add the lemon zest and the nutmeg, stirring to mix them in. Cover the bowl with a damp clean dish towel and place it in the refrigerator for a day.
- When ready to prepare the fritters, heat the oil to 375 degrees in a heavy Dutch oven or deep fryer. Peel the pineapple, core and cut into 1-inch pieces. With tongs, dip the pieces into the batter and fry them until they are golden brown on each side. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and let them drain on absorbent paper. Place them on a serving platter and sprinkle them with both the confectioners' sugar and cinnamon by placing them into a small sieve and shaking it over the fritters. Serve warm
PINEAPPLE BANANA FRITTERS
Categories Dairy Dessert Fry Quick & Easy Banana Pineapple Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 22 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the granulated sugar, the ginger, and a pinch of salt. In a bowl combine well the pineapple, the banana, the milk, and the egg, add the flour mixture, and stir the batter until it is combined. In a kettle heat 1 1/2 inches of the oil until it registers 375°F. on a deep-fat thermometer, drop the batter by tablespoonfuls into the oil in batches, and fry the fritters, turning them, for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer the fritters with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and sift the confectioners' sugar over them.
PLANTAIN AND APPLE FRITTERS RECIPE
Provided by jlderbys
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Mash the plantains in a bowl with a fork or a wire potato masher (the fritters taste better if you leave some lumps and don't overmash). Add the grated apple and cinnamon and mix to combine. 2. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of the coconut oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Drop heaping spoonfuls of the plantain batter into the pan and flatten with the back of a spoon. The fritters should be 2-3 inches in diameter, or about the same size as your spatula; otherwise they can be tricky to flip. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may have to cook the fritters in batches. 3. Cook 12-12 minutes, until golden brown on the bottom. Add a little extra coconut oil if the fritters absorb it all. If they are browning too fast, turn down the heat. 4. Carefully flip the fritters and cook for 7-8 min on the other side. Add extra coconut oil if needed. If batch cooking, you can keep the finished fritters warm on a baking dish in a 200 degree oven.
MOSA (PLANTAIN FRITTERS)
The best qualities of very ripe plantains are revealed under high heat - their sugars caramelize, making each bite sweet and creating contrasting crisp and tender textures. In these fritters, mashed ripe plantains, from fruit with all-black peels, are folded into an aromatic batter with cornmeal for a thrilling crunch and sour cream for a pillowy tenderness. A great snack or addition to any meal, they're also delicious on their own, but can be served with a garlicky fry sauce for dipping if you'd like.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories snack, finger foods, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 40 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Cut off the ends of each plantain. Use a sharp knife to slice the peel along the length of each plantain without cutting into the flesh. Remove peels and discard. Slice plantains crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, pound or pulse the plantains into a coarse purée. Avoid making the purée too smooth, especially if using a food processor.
- Set aside 1/4 cup scallions for garnish. Stir or pulse the remaining 1/4 cup scallions, the garlic, ginger and Scotch bonnet pepper into the purée in the mortar or processor. Add the purée to the cornmeal mixture, and stir until the batter is just combined and resembles a shaggy dough. Fold in the sour cream.
- Line a sheet pan with paper towels or set a wire rack in the pan. Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a medium saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high to 325 degrees. If you don't have a deep-fry thermometer, test the oil temperature by lowering a pea-size drop of batter into the oil. Bubbles should form around the batter, and the drop should float to the surface.
- Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, use a small dessert spoon to drop heaping teaspoon-size portions of the batter into the hot oil and fry, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. The batter should not darken too quickly or take too long to cook through, so maintain the oil temperature by raising or lowering the heat as needed. Transfer the mosas to the paper towels or rack using a slotted spoon or tongs. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm, garnished with the remaining scallions, with fry sauce alongside.
Tips:
- Use ripe plantains. Green plantains will not be as sweet and will not fry as well.
- Soak the plantains in water for at least 30 minutes before frying. This will help to remove the starch and make the plantains more tender.
- Slice the plantains thinly. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Fry the plantains in hot oil. This will help them to get crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. This will cause the plantains to steam instead of fry.
- Drain the plantains on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the plantains with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include ketchup, mayonnaise, or tartar sauce.
Conclusion:
Pineapple-plantain fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With their sweet and savory flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give pineapple-plantain fritters a try. You won't be disappointed!
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