Banana Fritters With Vanilla Ice Cream
Banana Fritters with Vanilla Ice Cream is a popular dessert in Sierra Leone, loved for its sweet and crispy texture. This recipe combines ripe bananas with a light batter, fried to perfection and served with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Spoon the banana batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the banana fritters with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 11g
Supplies
Mixing bowls Whisk Frying pan Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the banana fritters with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Tips & tricks
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the fritters to ensure a crispy exterior.
Cost
$5