Mini Banana Beignets Recipe

Name: Mini Banana Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying; 1 1/2 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 overripe banana); 1/4 teaspoon banana extract (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
1 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 overripe banana)
1/4 teaspoon banana extract (optional)

1
Heat about 2 inches vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
2
Meanwhile, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl.
3
Whisk the egg, milk, mashed banana and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in another bowl.
4
Add the banana extract, if desired.
5
Combine the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
6
Whisk the banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just moistened.
7
Working in batches, drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 15 seconds per side.
8
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, then roll in the cinnamon sugar while still warm.
9
Photograph by Andrew Mccaul

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying, 1 1/2 cups cake flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mini Banana Beignets falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mini Banana Beignets

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