Banana Fritters Recipe

Name: Banana Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe beer batter (below); 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 3 bananas; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 tablespoon sugar; Vegetable shortening for deep frying; All-purpose flour for dredging; Fritter Glaze, optional, recipe follows; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup flat beer; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 medium egg whites, beaten until they hold stiff peaks; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water

Servings: persons

1 recipe beer batter (below)
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
3 bananas
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoon sugar
Vegetable shortening for deep frying
All-purpose flour for dredging
Fritter Glaze, optional, recipe follows
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup flat beer
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 medium egg whites, beaten until they hold stiff peaks
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water

1
Have fritter batter, combined with orange rind ready.
2
Cut the bananas into 1-inch pieces.
3
In a bowl combine rum and sugar, stir in bananas, and let macerate for 30 minutes.
4
In the deep fryer heat enough shortening to measure 3 inches deep, at 375 degrees.
5
In a bowl dredge the banana pieces in flour, shaking off the excess.
6
Working in batches, dip the bananas in the batter, let the excess drip off, and fry them in the shortening, turning them, for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden.
7
Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8
Drizzle with glaze if desired.
9
Into a bowl sift together flour and salt.
10
Make a well in the center, pour in the beer and add the oil in a stream, stirring constantly until smooth.
11
Strain the batter into another bowl and let it stand, covered with plastic for 3 hours or refrigerate overnight.
12
Just before using, stir the batter and fold in the egg whites.
13
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
14
Suggested drink: Le Haut Lieu Vouvray, 1989

417

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 recipe beer batter (below), 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, 3 bananas, 2 tablespoons dark rum, and more.

Yes, Banana Fritters falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Banana Fritters

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