Best Pineapple Banana Fritters Recipes

Pineapple Banana Fritters image

Yield Makes about 22 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple, drained
3/4 cup chopped banana
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten lightly
vegetable oil for deep-frying
confectioners' sugar for dusting the fritters

Steps:

In a small bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the granulated sugar, the ginger, and a pinch of salt. In a bowl combine well the pineapple, the banana, the milk, and the egg, add the flour mixture, and stir the batter until it is combined. In a kettle heat 1 1/2 inches of the oil until it registers 375°F. on a deep-fat thermometer, drop the batter by tablespoonfuls into the oil in batches, and fry the fritters, turning them, for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer the fritters with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and sift the confectioners' sugar over them.

Crisp Banana and Pineapple Fritters image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
2 bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces
Canola oil, for frying
1/4 cup organic honey, optional

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the cinnamon using a fork. Place the panko bread crumbs on another plate. Toss the fruit in the egg, then into the crumbs. Repeat this 1 more time to make a second coating.
In a 6 to 8-quart pan heat canola oil, filled just 3 inches from top of the pan, to 365 degrees F. Drop the fruit into the oil and cook until brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately, drizzled with honey, if desired.