Hausa-Fulani & Northern Nigerian
West African Banana Fritters
A starter made with eggs, milk and flour, deep-fried until golden. Finish with confectioners' sugar.
35 min · Serves 4 · Easy
4
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 5 min · Cook 30 min · 35 min total
- easy
- 1
Heat 3 inches of oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375 degrees. Mix the eggs, milk, brown sugar, flour, and baking soda together in a medium-sized bowl.
- 2
Add the banana slices a few at a time, coating them well with the batter. With a long slotted spoon remove the banana slices a few at a time and place them into the oil.
- 3
Fry the bananas for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly browned, turning them once. Drain them on paper towels and transfer them to a serving platter.
- 4
Repeat the process until all of the bananas have been fried. Sprinkle them with the confectioners' sugar and serve warm.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.


