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.

Banana Fritters With 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

  1. In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. Add the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Spoon the banana batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  7. 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