Description
To truly appreciate this dish, it helps to understand what makes a fritter a fritter. At its core, a fritter is simply a portion of meat, seafood, fruit, or vegetables that has been coated in a batter or breaded and subsequently fried. In the case of sweet fruit variations, the batter serves as a protective jacket that locks in moisture while the natural sugars in the fruit caramelize beautifully under high heat.
Ingredients
For the Banana Fritters
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Cooking spray
For the Honey Glaze
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
For Garnish
- Powdered sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Chopped toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, combine the mashed bananas, egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Lightly grease your hands or use a cookie scoop to form small mounds of batter. Place them on a parchment-lined tray while preparing the air fryer.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the fritters in a single layer, leaving space between them. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Whisk together the honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
Brush the warm fritters with the honey glaze. Dust with powdered sugar and a pinch of cinnamon, and sprinkle with toasted nuts if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Enjoy these warm fritters with fresh berries, sliced bananas, vanilla yogurt, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 190 kcal
Keywords: air fried banana fritters with honey, easy honey glazed banana fritters, crispy air fryer banana dessert