Bess Griffin's Recipe

Deep-Fried Bananas

Category: Recipes

Serving Size : 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg -- lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil
9 firm ripe bananas -- sliced into 1-inch
pieces

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Combine egg, oil, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture, stirring until smooth.

Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375º. Dip banana slices into batter; fry in hot oil 3 1/2 to 4 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.

NOTE: Plunge these banana fritters into your favorite dipper--honey, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or hot fudge.