Banana Corn Fritters
Savory, smoky and slightly sweet, these are great with roast pork loin, a hearty bowl of black bean soup or barbecued chicken legs and coleslaw. Dotted with creme fraiche, they make an exotic appetizer.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile, (see Ingredient note) or cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups roughly mashed bananas, (about 3 medium)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk, or buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and chipotle (or cayenne) in a medium bowl. Mix banana, egg and milk (or buttermilk) in another medium bowl. Add the cornmeal mixture to the banana mixture and stir until just incorporated.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; using 2 tablespoons of batter for each, space 5 fritters evenly in the pan. Cook until golden brown, 30 seconds to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Cook a second batch with the remaining oil and batter, adjusting heat to prevent burning.
4. Transfer the fritters to the oven and bake until puffed and firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
Calories: 243
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 43mg
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Potassium: 286mg
Sodium: 326mg
Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (16% daily value).
SERVES: 5
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
MEETS THESE GUIDELINES:
Low Calorie
Low Sat Fat
Low Cholesterol
Low Sodium
Heart Healthy
MAKE AHEAD TIP:
Reheat at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
RECIPE TIPS:
Ingredient Note: Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeno peppers, often used to add heat and a smoky flavor to foods. Ground chipotle can be found in the specialty-spice section of most supermarkets.
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