How To Make African Plantain Fritters Recipe
These sweet and savory fritters made with ripe plantains are a popular snack in West Africa.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains, peeled and mashed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together the mashed plantains, flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
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Add the beaten eggs and milk to the mixture and stir until well combined.
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Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
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Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition
- Calories : 235kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 84mg
- Sodium : 338mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 18g
- Protein : 5g
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