These Skillet Banana Fritters are the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, featuring ripe bananas with a crispy golden exterior.

2 ripe bananas, mashed

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup milk

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Vegetable oil for frying

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In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the mashed bananas, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable.
Heat about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet, gently flattening them to form small fritters.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey or maple syrup.

To make these fritters vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use a plant-based milk like almond or oat milk.

If using frozen bananas, ensure they are thawed and excess moisture is drained before mashing.

To make gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend that mimics the texture of all-purpose flour.

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in a skillet or toaster oven.

For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.