Best 13 Skillet Banana Fritters Recipes

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Indulge in the tropical delight of skillet banana fritters, a culinary creation that tantalizes taste buds with its crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior. This delectable treat, with its unique blend of flavors, is a symphony of textures that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the journey of creating the perfect skillet banana fritters, ensuring a golden-brown masterpiece that will impress family and friends alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA FRITTERS



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These great little fritters are a breakfast favorite.

Provided by Julia Morris

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup milk
2 bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon margarine, melted
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the milk and bananas. Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Thoroughly mix in the eggs and margarine.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Carefully place spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until brown. Flip the fritter and continue to brown. Remove fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels. Dust the fritters with confectioners' sugar and serve while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 427.3 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

SKILLET BANANA FRITTERS



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This delicious banana treat is sure to be a hit in your home. They are so yummy served with ice cream on the side. For an extra special treat, add chocolate syrup!-Sharon Yonts, Scottsboro, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 medium firm bananas
Oil for deep-fat frying
Ice cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut the bananas in half lengthwise, then cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Coat bananas with egg mixture. , In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry bananas until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA FRITTERS WITH SPICED GLAZE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 16 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 cups baking mix
3 ripe bananas, diced
2 cups canola oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • For the fritters: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk and sugar until blended. Stir in the baking mix and bananas until just combined.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Using a small ice cream scoop, drop the batter into the skillet. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and allow to drain on a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
  • For the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup water and pumpkin pie spice.
  • While the fritters are still warm, pour the glaze over top. Allow the glaze to set up slightly before serving.

BANANA FRITTERS



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Serve these simple, delicious fritters with fresh fruit and a dollop of Greek yogurt for a delicious breakfast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 ripe bananas
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas and blend in the eggs. Stir in the flour. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Drop spoonfuls (2 to 3 inches in diameter) of the batter into the hot oil. Reduce the heat to medium. When bubbles begin to appear, turn and cook the other side until golden brown. Repeat the process until all the batter is used up, keeping the cooked fritters in a warm oven. Serve them with maple syrup or honey.

BANANA FRITTERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ripe bananas, pancake mix, cinnamon, milk, oil, powdered sugar

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ripe bananas, peeled
1 cup pancake mix
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup milk
oil, for frying
powdered sugar, to serve

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, use a fork to smash the bananas.
  • Add in pancake mix, cinnamon and milk. Whisk together until combined.
  • Fry in oil. About 1 tablespoon per fritter.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through the middle.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar.
  • Nutrition Calories: 1656 Fat: 126 grams Carbs: 137 grams Fiber: 1 grams Sugars: 130 grams Protein: 2 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 18 grams

BANANA FRITTERS III



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This is a great recipe to serve for breakfast or brunch. My family always finds it a real treat when I cook these fluffy fritters.

Provided by XBETTY7171

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 bananas, mashed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, mix egg, milk and canola oil. Stir into the flour mixture. Mix in bananas and lemon juice. When thoroughly mixed, form mixture into about 10 balls.
  • In batches, fry balls in the prepared oil 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 130.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

BANANA FRITTERS



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The bananas make these fritters only slightly sweet, you could add in sugar if desired for a sweeter taste, they go perfect with roast pork loin or roast turkey or or chicken dinner. These are briefly browned in a skillet the finished in the oven to puff up. If you are doubling the recipe, prepare same amounts in separate bowls do not double into one recipe. These are really good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 25m

Yield 10 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
1 1/4 cups mashed bananas
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • in a bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour with baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper (if using).
  • In another bowl mix together banana with egg and milk.
  • Add the cornmeal mixture to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Drop about 2 tablespoons batter into the skillet; cook until golden brown (about 1 minute on each side, do not overcook in the skillet just until lightly browned).
  • Using a spatula transfer to baking sheet.
  • Continue with remaining batter (adjust heat to avoid burning the fritters).
  • Bake until puffed and firm to the touch (about 8-10 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.6, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 164.8, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 2.4

BANANA FRITTERS ON A STICK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 portions

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bananas (halved) or 8 nino/baby bananas
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups bread crumbs (recommended: Japanese Panko)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Chocolate peanut butter dipping sauce, recipe follows
1 cup milk
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • Skewer the bananas with popsicle sticks. Whisk the egg and then whisk in the milk. Dip each banana in the egg then toss in the bread crumbs to coat. Repeat the process to create a second coating. Heat oil to 365 degrees and drop in the bananas, moving them around to brown evenly on all sides. Place on paper towels to drain.
  • Dipping Sauce: Scald milk in a medium saucepan and transfer to a bowl containing chopped chocolate, gently stirring until chocolate is completely melted. Add vanilla and whisk in peanut butter until smooth.
  • Dust the banana fritters with confectioners' sugar. Drizzle chocolate peanut butter sauce over bananas or use as a dipping sauce.

BANANA FRITTERS



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Categories     Rum     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Side     Fry     Kid-Friendly     Banana     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 firm bananas
1 1/2 cups light rum
1 large egg
4 cups cornflakes
about 5 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying

Steps:

  • Peel bananas and cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In a bowl cover bananas with rum. Macerate bananas at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • While bananas are macerating, in a shallow bowl lightly beat egg. In a plastic bag finely crush cornflakes with a rolling pin and transfer to a large shallow bowl.
  • In a deep 12-inch skillet heat 1 inch oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F. While oil is heating, carefully remove bananas from rum, reserving rum for another use. Working in small batches, dip bananas in egg to coat, letting excess drip off, and roll in cornflakes, knocking off excess. Arrange bananas as coated on a wax-paper- lined tray.
  • With a slotted spoon gently lower half of bananas into oil and fry, turning them occasionally, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer bananas as fried with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and fry remaining bananas in same manner.

VIRGIN ISLANDS STYLE BANANA FRITTERS



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Looking for something new to do with those old ripe bananas? These banana fritters have just the right amount of sweetness that the whole family will enjoy. My family hails from St. Thomas, USVI and my mother used to make these for us all the time as kids. I still love them. But beware these are definitely not for the dieting type, but they are so delicious, enjoy!

Provided by NewMama23

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20-24 Fritters, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -6 very ripe bananas
1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon demerara sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Heat large skillet and fill with about 1/2 cup of oil.
  • Mix all ingredients up to cinnamon with a wire wisk.
  • Mix until batter is almost a pancake batter-lik consistency. Make sure batter isn't too thick, if it is add a little bit of water, it definitely won't hurt the flavor.
  • Spoon out batter into the skillet as if you are making small pancakes. Try to spread the mix out so that it isn't too thick while frying.
  • Note: If the batter is too thick it will fall apart when you try to flip it.**.
  • Brown the fritters until they are a golden brown, you don't want them to be too light, but you don't want them to be extremely dark either.
  • Watch the edges of the fritters; the edges should turn brown when ready top be flipped.
  • When done frying, drain as much of the excess oil off and then transfer to a bowl lined with paper towel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 34.8, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 43.1, Protein 7.2

FRIED BANANA FRITTERS À LA MODE RECIPE BY TASTY



Fried Banana Fritters À La Mode Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, oil, vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, sweetened condensed milk

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ripe bananas
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons rice flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
oil, for deep frying
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Mash the bananas in a bowl.
  • Stir in all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking soda and salt until mixed. Mix in sugar.
  • Heat up cooking oil for deep frying in a small pan.
  • Once the oil is hot, scoop up a spoonful, roughly a tablespoon, of batter into the frying pan. Deep fry until golden brown.
  • Place the fritters on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the fritters with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2386 Fat: 252 grams Carbs: 37 grams Fiber: 2 grams Sugars: 17 grams Protein: 2 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 31 grams

BANANA FRITTERS



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy, quick, dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/3 cups ice-cold water
1 cup (approximately) canola oil
3 ripe bananas
1/2 cup (approximately) granulated or confectioner's sugar

Steps:

  • Place the flour, egg and about half the water in a bowl. Mix with a whisk for a few seconds, until the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the remainder of the water. If you are not completing the recipe immediately, refrigerate the batter until you are ready to make the fritters.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the oil to about 400 degrees. Meanwhile, peel the bananas and, holding them directly over the bowl containing the batter, cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and let the slices fall into the batter.
  • Make 3 or 4 fritters at a time, using about 1/4 cup of the batter for each and pouring it into the hot oil. Spread the mixture lightly to create disks about 3 inches in diameter. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turn and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side, until the fritters are nicely browned.
  • Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to drain. Continue making fritters, adding more oil as needed, until all the batter has been used. Sprinkle the drained fritters generously with sugar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 13 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CARAMEL COVERED BANANA FRITTERS



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"This is my family's favorite twist on a banana split," says Heidi Duquette of Morrisonville, New York. "It's delicious on a warm summer night."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup self-rising flour
1 egg
3/4 cup lemon-lime soda
Oil for deep-fat frying
4 large firm bananas, cut into quarters
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Place flour in a small bowl. Combine egg and soda; stir into flour just until moistened., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Coat banana pieces with batter. Fry bananas, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. , Drizzle with caramel topping. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream and pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 115g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: Overripe bananas are ideal for banana fritters as they are sweeter and easier to mash.
  • Choose the right oil:Canola oil, vegetable oil, or coconut oil are all good options for frying banana fritters.
  • Control the heat: Maintaining the correct oil temperature is crucial. Medium-high heat is generally recommended to ensure the fritters cook evenly without burning.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Avoid overcrowding the pan with fritters as this can cause the oil temperature to drop and result in soggy fritters.
  • Drain on paper towels: After frying, place the fritters on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  • Serve warm: Banana fritters are best served warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or drizzled with honey or maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Skillet banana fritters are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of sweet bananas and crispy batter. By following the tips above, you can create perfect banana fritters that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Whether you serve them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these fritters are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and indulge in the deliciousness of skillet banana fritters!

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