These banana fritters aren’t just your average fritters! Mama Noi’s recipe takes these to the next level – crispy and fluffy on the outside, sweet and soft in the middle. They are just so good – you won’t be able to stop at just one.
Mama Noi’s Banana Fritters
4 ripe bananas, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
vegetable oil for deep frying
icing sugar, to serve
vanilla ice cream, to serve (optional)
Batter:
250g (8.8 oz) plain flour (all-purpose flour), place in the freezer 15 minutes before using
1½ tsp baking powder
1 egg
325ml (11 oz) cold soda water
- Fill a saucepan or wok to about 1/3 capacity with vegetable oil. Heat over high heat. The oil is hot enough to cook the banana fritters when it reaches 325°F or 165°C or when a wooden spoon dipped into the oil forms small little bubbles.
- Make the batter just before you’re ready to cook so that it is cold when it hits the hot oil. Combine the plain flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Add the egg and soda water and whisk until smooth.
- Place the cornflour in a large tray or shallow bowl. Dip each piece of banana into the cornflour and then into the batter and then carefully slide into the hot oil. Repeat with another 3-4 pieces (don’t overcrowd your pan). Cook the fritters, turning them every so often, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towel. Repeat with the remaining pieces of banana.
- To serve, dust with icing sugar and serve with ice cream if using.
