Banana Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2/3 cups milk (at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 ripe bananas (chopped)
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.

3. 3

   Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until smooth.

4. 4

   Fold in chopped bananas. Don’t overmix.

5. 5

   Fill a Dutch oven/cast iron pot with at least 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat on medium-high until it reaches 350°F.

6. 6

   Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, dollop the batter into the oil, cooking 3-4 at a time. Cook the fritters, turning them over, about 2 minutes per side for a total of about 4-5 minutes until deep golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove fritters from the oil with a spider strainer and place them on a tray lined with paper towels.

8. 8

   Make the glaze by combining powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.

9. 9

   Let the fritters cool slightly, then dip in the glaze. Serve warm.