Jamaican Sweet Potato and Banana Fritters
Delightful sweet fritters made from grated sweet potato and ripe bananas, seasoned with spices, and fried to a golden crisp. A popular snack or dessert.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 medium Sweet potato(peeled and grated)
- 2 large Ripe bananas(mashed)
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar(adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 cup Milk(or as needed for consistency)
- for frying Vegetable oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the grated sweet potato and mashed ripe bananas.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. The batter should be thick but spoonable. Add milk a tablespoon at a time if needed to reach the desired consistency.
- 4
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry 3-4 fritters at a time.
- 6
Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to turn them.
- 7
Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 8
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey, if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- ✓Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature; too low and the fritters will be greasy, too high and they will burn before cooking through.
- ✓Grate the sweet potato finely for a smoother texture in the fritters.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of ground ginger for an extra spice kick.
- Fold in a handful of raisins or chopped nuts for added texture.
- Serve with a side of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.