Plantain Fritters
Crispy golden plantain fritters with a soft, sweet center. A simple, satisfying snack or side dish made with ripe plantains and a few pantry staples.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe plantains
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 2 plantains and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Place them in a bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- 2
Add the 0.5 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon to the mashed plantains. Stir until a thick, sticky batter forms.
- 3
Heat the 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of batter sizzles immediately, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, flattening each slightly with the back of the spoon. Do not crowd the pan; cook in batches if needed.
- 5
Fry the fritters until golden brown and crisp on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden, another 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, optionally dusted with extra cinnamon or a drizzle of honey.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
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