Banana Fritters

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
• 1 1/4 cups mashed bananas
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• 3 in a bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour with baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper (if using).
• 4 in another bowl mix together banana with egg and milk.
• 5 add the cornmeal mixture to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
• 6 heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• 7 drop about 2 tablespoons batter into the skillet; cook until golden brown (about 1 minute on each side, do not overcook in the skillet just until lightly browned).
• 8 using a spatula transfer to baking sheet.
• 9 continue with remaining batter (adjust heat to avoid burning the fritters).
• 10 bake until puffed and firm to the touch (about 8-10 minutes).