Banana Fritters

1. 1

   Place the flour, egg and about half the water in a bowl.

2. 2

   Mix with a whisk for a few seconds, until the mixture is smooth.

3. 3

   Whisk in the remainder of the water.

4. 4

   If you are not completing the recipe immediately, refrigerate the batter until you are ready to make the fritters.

5. 5

   In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the oil to about 400 degrees.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, peel the bananas and, holding them directly over the bowl containing the batter, cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and let the slices fall into the batter.

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   Make 3 or 4 fritters at a time, using about 1/4 cup of the batter for each and pouring it into the hot oil.

8. 8

   Spread the mixture lightly to create disks about 3 inches in diameter.

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   Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turn and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side, until the fritters are nicely browned.

10. 10

    Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to drain.

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    Continue making fritters, adding more oil as needed, until all the batter has been used.

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    Sprinkle the drained fritters generously with sugar and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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