Description
Turn ripe bananas into golden, crispy fritters with this easy air fryer recipe. Soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, these banana fritters are a healthy and delicious snack, dessert, or breakfast treat.
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
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2 ripe bananas
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Cooking spray or light brush of oil
For Serving (Optional):
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Maple syrup
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Honey
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Yogurt or whipped cream
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Fresh fruit (berries or banana slices)
Instructions
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Prep the Bananas: Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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Combine Mixtures: Add dry ingredients to mashed bananas. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined; avoid overmixing.
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Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
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Scoop Batter: Drop spoonfuls of batter onto parchment-lined air fryer basket, leaving space between fritters.
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Cook: Lightly spray fritters with cooking spray. Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
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Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
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Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor
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Don’t overmix the batter to keep fritters light
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Adjust sugar to taste; honey or maple syrup works too
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in air fryer
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Experiment with chocolate chips, nuts, nutmeg, coconut, or pineapple for variations