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Beignets Banane
Crispy golden banana fritters — a favourite Guinean street and market snack.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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About This Recipe
Beignets Banane are beloved across Guinea and West Africa — ripe bananas mashed into a simple spiced batter and fried until puffed and golden. Eaten warm from the fryer, dusted with sugar, they are found at every market stall and make a perfect dessert or afternoon treat. Simple ingredients, maximum pleasure.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 3 very ripebananas, mashed
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 2 tbspsugar
- 1/4 tspground cinnamon
- 1/4 tspbaking powder
- oilfor deep-frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix batter
Stir together mashed banana, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder into a thick batter. Add a tablespoon of water if too stiff.
- 2
Fry
Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil (170°C) and fry 3–4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown all over.
- 3
Drain
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Serve
Dust with sugar and serve warm.
Pro Tips
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The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavourful the fritters.
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Maintain oil temperature — if too cool, fritters absorb oil and become soggy.
Variations
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Add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the batter.
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Dip in chocolate sauce for a decadent dessert.
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep 1 day; re-crisp in an oven at 180°C for 5 minutes.
History & Origin
Banana fritters are made across West Africa and the Caribbean, reflecting both the abundance of plantains and bananas in the region and the colonial-era fusion of African and European frying traditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bake these instead of frying?
For a healthier version, spoon batter into a greased muffin tin and bake at 190°C for 18–20 minutes.
What oil is best for frying?
Any neutral high-smoke-point oil works — sunflower, canola, or vegetable oil.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (120g / 4.2 oz) · 4 servings total
Calories230kcal
Protein3g
Carbohydrates42g
Fat6g
Fiber2g
Protein3g
Carbs42g
Fat6g
Time Summary
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
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