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Jamaican Banana Fritters

Name: Jamaican Banana Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 3 Medium Banana; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Nutmeg; 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar; Pinch Salt; 1 cup All purpose flour; For frying Oil

Jamaican Banana Fritters is a classic Jamaican dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Banana, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Brown Sugar and All purpose flour, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic Jamaican cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Caribbean Tamarind Balls.

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Ingredients

Banana3 Medium
Vanilla Extract1 tsp
Cinnamon1/2 tsp
Nutmeg1/4 tsp
Brown Sugar3 tablespoons
SaltPinch
All purpose flour1 cup
OilFor frying

Step-by-Step Instructions

8 steps

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Step 1

Mash bananas with fork in bowl.

Step 2

Add brown sugar, vanilla, extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Sift in flour and stir with spoon until fully combined.

Step 4

Add oil to a 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Once oil is hot, drop banana fritter batter in oil by the spoonful.

Step 6

Once one side is golden and bubbles appear on the top, flip fritter and cook until the other side is browned as well.

Step 7

Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.

Step 8

Enjoy

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Jamaican Banana Fritters carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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