Banana Fritters

Banana Fritters is a easy West Africa recipe that serves 8. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA on YouTube.

Prep: 1 hr 48 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 2 hrs 13 min

Cost: $2.45 total, $0.31 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g All-purpose flour (Sift before use)
  • 270 ml Warm water (Temperature about 35-40°C)
  • 7 g Active dry yeast (About 2 teaspoons)
  • 200 g Granulated sugar (Half cup)
  • 1 g Ground nutmeg (½ teaspoon)
  • 2 pcs Ripe bananas (Peeled and mashed)
  • 500 ml Frying oil (peanut or vegetable) (For frying, heat to 180°C)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients

    Pour the flour into a large bowl, add the dry yeast, sugar and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Incorporate warm water

    Add the warm water gradually while mixing until you obtain a smooth, slightly sticky dough.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Let the dough rise

    Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let rest in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until the dough doubles in size.

    Time: PT1H30M

  4. Mash the bananas

    Peel the two bananas and mash them with a fork (or quickly blend).

    Time: PT5M

  5. Fold bananas into the dough

    Add the mashed bananas to the risen dough and mix gently until homogeneous.

    Time: PT3M

  6. Heat the oil

    Pour the frying oil into the pot and heat to 180 °C.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  7. Fry the fritters

    Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil, do not overcrowd the pot. Fry 2‑3 minutes on each side until golden.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 180°C

  8. Drain and serve

    Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon, place them on paper towels, sprinkle extra sugar if desired and serve hot.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
150
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, vegan-friendly, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: gluten

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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Banana Fritters

Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA

Moist banana fritters, lightly spiced with nutmeg, perfect for a snack or dessert. This easy African recipe uses yeast for an airy dough and is fried until golden.

EasyWest AfricaServes 8

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Source Video
1h 50m
Prep
15m
Cook
15m
Cleanup
2h 20m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.45
Total cost
$0.31
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Incorporate warm water (avoid adding too much)
  • Add bananas at the end (prevents browning)
  • Heat the oil to the correct temperature (180 °C)
  • Fry until golden without overcrowding the pot

Safety Warnings

  • Frying oil is very hot; handle with tongs and avoid splatters.
  • Never leave the oil unattended.
  • Keep children and pets away from the frying area.

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