Easy Banana Fritters Recipe – Crispy Fried Bananas with Simple Batter
If you’re looking for an easy banana dessert you can fry in just a few minutes, these crispy banana fritters (banana beignets) are for you. They’re inspired by classic street-style fried bananas you might find in Caribbean or Southeast Asian cooking, but with a French–Canadian twist straight from Montreal.
Ingrédients
- 300 g 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 60 g 1/3 cup sugar
- 12 g 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 large eggs
- 220 ml about 1 cup milk
- 15 ml 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 5 medium bananas about 700 g, not overripe
- 1 L 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, neutral oil, and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth and thick. Let rest 20–30 minutes.
- Peel the bananas and cut them into large chunks (about 3–4 cm / 1 1/4–1 1/2 inches).
- Heat the frying oil to 180°C (350–355°F) in a deep pot.
- Dip each banana piece into the batter, coat well, then slide gently into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes, turning once, until puffed and golden.
- Drain on paper towels or a rack. Dust with powdered sugar and serve hot.
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Notes
Tips for perfect banana beignets
- Bananas not too ripe – Overripe bananas are great for banana muffins but too soft for fritters; they can break in the oil.
- Oil at the right temperature – Too cold and the fritters absorb oil; too hot and they brown before the inside heats through. Aim for around 180°C (350–355°F).
- Work in small batches – This keeps the oil temperature stable and the fritters evenly crisp.
- Serve immediately – Like crispy Belgian fries, banana fritters are at their best right out of the fryer.
FAQ – Banana fritters
Can I make the batter ahead of time?You can mix the batter up to 2 hours in advance and keep it in the fridge. Give it a quick whisk before dipping the bananas. If it thickens too much, add a tablespoon of milk to loosen. Can I reheat banana fritters?
They’re best fresh, but you can reheat them for a few minutes in a 180°C (350°F) oven or an air fryer to bring back some crispness. Can I air-fry the banana fritters instead of deep-frying?
You can, but the texture will be different. If you try, spray the air-fryer basket and the fritters themselves with oil, then cook at 190°C (375°F) until golden, flipping once. The coating may not puff as much as in oil. Can I freeze them?
Banana fritters don’t freeze well once cooked; the banana inside tends to become mushy. It’s better to fry only what you’ll eat right away. Can I use plantains instead of bananas?
Yes, ripe plantains (yellow to black) work very well. Slice them slightly thinner and watch the frying time, as plantains can be a bit firmer.