Jamaican Banana Fritters

Jamaican Banana Fritters are a popular sweet treat in Jamaican cuisine. Made with ripe bananas and a few simple ingredients, these fritters are easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Jamaican Banana Fritters

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. Add the milk and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and stir until well combined.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the banana batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  5. Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve the banana fritters warm and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
5g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Bowl Skillet Spoon Paper towels

Tools

Frying pan Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Jamaican Banana Fritters with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.

Tips & tricks

For best results, use ripe bananas with brown spots for a sweeter flavor in the fritters.

Cost

$5