Banana Fritters

Whether or not you live in New Orleans, Mardi Gras is a fine excuse to sample one the city's staples. These banana fritters - something of a cross between a doughnut and a pancake - are as good pan-fried like a traditional pancake as they are deep-fried as called for by the recipe.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 15-20 fritters

Ingredients

• 2  medium bananas, ripe but firm, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup milk (approx,)
• 3  cups  vegetable oil
•  powdered sugar, to sprinkle
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine bananas, flour sugar, egg, salt and baking powder.
2. Add enough of the milk to form a thick pancake batter. You may not need all of the milk. In a deep fryer, heat oil to 360°F Once the oil is hot, drop batter in by large spoonfuls, a few at a time, and fry until the fritters are golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to paper towels to drain, then sprnkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
4. Serve immediately.