Frituras de platano (banana fritters)
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | All-purpose flour |
| ½ | teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 | tablespoons | Sugar |
| Few grindings of nutmeg | ||
| pinch | Of ground cinnamon | |
| 2 | larges | Eggs, lightly beaten |
| ½ | cup | Milk |
| 1 | tablespoon | Butter, melted |
| ½ | teaspoon | Vanilla extract |
| Vegetable or peanut oil for frying | ||
| 4 | mediums | Ripe bananas, or 8 ladyfinger or Red Cuban bananas, |
| Peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick | ||
| Confectioners' sugar for dusting | ||
| 1 | each | At least an hour in advance of serving, combine the dry |
Directions
FOR THE BATTER
FOR THE FRITTERS
ingredients in a large bowl, then whisk together with the eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla. Allow the batter to rest 1 hour at room temperature. 2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees, or until a drop of batter sizzles immediately when it touches the oil. Dip the banana slices into the batter, coating them well, and cook until golden brown, turning with a slotted spoon. Cook only 5 to 6 slices at a time, so the oil does not cool. Drain the fritters on paper towels, transfer them to a platter, dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve hot. Makes 6 to 8 servings FRITURAS DE PLATANO Banana Fritters