Banana Fritters are an incredible Jamaican sweet treat that is great for desserts and snacks. It’s easy to make and only uses pantry staples!
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When I impress my mom, who grew up making the most amazing dishes, then I know I’ve really got a winner. These Jamaican banana fritters did just that!
I grew up with this treat being made often in my house and it was finally time for me to give it a go – of course with my own twist. The result was a level-up version of my childhood that I was so excited to share with my own kids.
You can swatch the video below for my own mom’s reaction to her child making this family staple.
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Why You’ll Love this Dish:
- Easy – This batter for this recipe is made in one bowl, which is always a win
- Big Flavor with Simple Ingredients – A few simple and easy to find ingredients make this dish come together.
- Meal Prep Snack – We love a good meal prep dish, but we don’t often talk about doing it with snacks and this one definitely works to last throughout the week!
Ingredients for banana fritters:
Gather your ingredients!
Bananas
You want very ripe bananas! You know the ones with the brown spots all over them. The ripeness aids in the sweetness levels.
Substitute: While it would no longer be banana fritters – you can also make this with mashed sweet potatoes or pumpkin puree as well.
All Purpose Flour
This is helping our ingredients stay together and form that mix between a doughy bread and cake-like texture
Substitute: Gluten Free 1:1 flour or spelt flour would work for this recipe. Same amounts.
Shredded Coconut
This is a completely optional ingredient, but I love the taste and texture that it gives, helping boost up that island flavor.
Jamaican Rum
Another optional ingredient, but it goes so well with the sauce. It does get slightly cooked out during the process.
Spices
We’re using a combination of fresh aromatics (lime), maple syrup for sweetness, and dried spices and extracts in order to bring flavor to all aspects of this dish and layer the flavors.
Other Jamaican Dishes to Try:
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Banana Fritters Recipe
Banana Fritters are an incredible Jamaican sweet treat that is great for desserts and snacks. It's easy to make and only uses pantry staples!
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Ingredients
For the Jamaican Rum Caramel
For the Lime Sugar Topping
Instructions
For the banana fritters
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In a large bowl, mash the 4 ripe bananas until no chunks remain.
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Then, add in ½ cup sifted flour, 3 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoon shredded coconut, 1 teaspoon each Jamaican white rum and cornstarch, ½ teaspoon each vanilla and ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon each coconut extract and nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and lime zest from 1 lime.
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With a spatula, combine mixture until no dry mix remains, careful not to overmix.
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Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a skillet. Heat over medium high heat. Add ¼ cup of batter into the hot oil and cook for 1 minute, flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until golden and dark at the edges. Repeat with remaining batter.
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Place cooked fritters on baking sheet with a rack to allow to cool completely.
For the Jamaican Rum Caramel
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In a small pan, add ½ cup coconut sugar, 2 tablespoon coconut milk, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Turn heat on low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking often. Turn heat off and whisk in 1 tablespoon Jamaican rum, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
For the Lime Sugar Topping
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In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoon cane sugar, zest of 1 lime, and ⅛ teaspoon allspice.
Notes
Nutritional facts are only estimates. Utilize your own brands for accuracy.
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Nutrition
Serving2frittersCalories358kcalCarbohydrates79gProtein3gFat6gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat0.2gMonounsaturated Fat0.3gSodium198mgPotassium524mgFiber5gSugar45gVitamin A93IUVitamin C20mgCalcium43mgIron1mg
Frequently Asked Questions
You can sub the all purpose flour with gluten free 1:1 blend. The coconut shreds are optional and can just be omitted. Replace the coconut extract with more vanilla extract.
This can be stored once cooled in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can freeze the fritters and the sauce (separately) up to 3 months once cooled.