Jamaican Banana Fritters (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Batter Mix
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3 medium overripe bananas, mushy and soft
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1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
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¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg spice
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3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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Small dash of salt
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1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
→ For Cooking
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Plain cooking oil for frying
# Instructions:
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Grab a large bowl and smash those ripe bananas with a fork until they're mostly smooth but still have a bit of texture left.
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Stir in your brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and that tiny bit of salt. Sprinkle the flour over everything and mix until you've got a nice, even batter without lumps.
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Add just enough oil to cover the bottom of a 10-inch pan and heat it up over medium-high. When the oil's nice and hot, drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan. Look for golden edges and little bubbles forming - that means it's time to flip them! Cook until both sides turn golden brown.
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Put your hot fritters on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up extra oil. Eat them while they're still warm and crunchy on the edges!
# Notes:
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Bananas with more brown spots pack more sweetness - you might want less sugar if yours are super ripe
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Don't worry if these aren't fluffy like pancakes - they should be flatter and moister
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For cast iron pans, turn down the heat to medium so you don't burn your fritters