Fritters de Banano: San Andrés Banana Fritters
Fritters de Banano are sweet, fluffy fried snacks deeply rooted in the Caribbean culinary traditions of the San Andrés and Providencia archipelago, sharing heritage with neighboring islands like Jamaica.
The secret to this quick 30-minute recipe is mashing very ripe bananas into a simple, sweet batter with flour and a touch of baking powder. Dropping spoonfuls of this mixture directly into hot oil creates a puffed, golden treat that serves as a perfect snack or breakfast item.
Fritters de Banano (San Andrés Banana Fritters)
Sweet and fluffy Caribbean banana fritters! Mashed ripe bananas mixed into a simple batter and fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 6 Ripe bananas
- 12 tablespoons Wheat flour
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 tablespoon Baking powder
- Frying oil
Instructions
- Mash the fruit: The very first step is to peel all the ripe bananas. Place them in a large mixing bowl and mash them thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until you have a relatively smooth puree.
- Build the batter: To the mashed bananas, add the wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and milk. Mix everything together vigorously until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and you achieve a thick, cohesive batter.
- Fry the fritters: Place a pan over the stove and heat a generous amount of frying oil. Once hot, use a standard spoon to scoop portions of the batter and carefully drop them into the oil.
- Drain and serve: Let the fritters fry until they puff up and turn a beautiful golden brown on both sides. Remove them from the oil, drain briefly on paper towels, and serve immediately!
Notes
- Pancake Adaptation: Because of the specific ingredients and the thick consistency of the batter, these traditional fritters are widely considered to be the island’s unique, deep-fried adaptation of classic pancakes.
- Cultural Heritage: This specific preparation method utilizing sweet bananas (guineos) highlights the shared Afro-Caribbean gastronomic roots between San Andrés, Providencia, and other islands like Jamaica.
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