Plantain Fritters

Name: Plantain Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Cuisine: Africa, Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 large ripe plantains or bananas, peeled and cut into 3-in. pieces; 1 cup self-rising flour; 1 small onion, cut into wedges; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; Oil for deep-fat frying

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Simple yet surprisingly delicious, these ripe plantain fritters are an excellent accompaniment to an African or Caribbean stew or braise. They're also a fun dippable party snack.

Ingredients

2 large ripe plantains or bananas, peeled and cut into 3-in. pieces
1 cup self-rising flour
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

Place plantains in a blender or food processor; cover and blend until smooth. Add the flour, onion, salt and pepper; cover and blend until mixed well (batter will be moist).
In an Dutch oven, electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop tablespoons of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

1 fritter: 77 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

These golden brown plantain fritters are a favorite in West Africa, where my aunt served as a missionary for 45 years. Make sure the plantains are very ripe. You can substitute bananas if you’d like. —Heather Ewald, Bothell, Washington

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