Jamaican Banana Fritters
Jamaican Banana Fritters from Jamaica.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Mash bananas with fork in bowl. Add brown sugar, vanilla, extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Sift in flour and stir with spoon until fully combined. Add oil to a 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat.
What you'll need
8 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Vanilla4.9 ml
- Cinnamon2½ ml
- Nutmeg1.2 ml
- Brown sugar44 ml
- Saltto taste
- Wheat flour237 ml
- Oilto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Mash bananas with fork in bowl. Add brown sugar, vanilla, extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Sift in flour and stir with spoon until fully combined. Add oil to a 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Once oil is hot, drop banana fritter batter in oil by the spoonful. Once one side is golden and bubbles appear on the top, flip fritter and cook until the other side is browned as well.
Step 4
Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 204 kcal
- Protein
- 3.7 g
- Carbs
- 44.9 g
- Fat
- 1.1 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.3 g
- Fibre
- 2.4 g
- Sugar
- 15 g
- Sodium
- 195 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Wheat
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 11 November.
Substitutions
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Tips
- Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Jamaican Banana Fritters take?
35 min all in — 15 min prep, 20 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
How much brown sugar?
3 tbsp of Brown sugar.
What can I use instead?
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.