Plantain Fritters

I found this while searching for African desserts- It sounds good. I'm guessing at the quantity this will make.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12-16

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  large plantain
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon  cooking oil
•  oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and.
2. salt; set aside.
3. Peel plantain and slice into two inch chunks.
4. In a blender container combine plantain, milk, egg and cooking oil.
5. Cover and blend until smooth.
6. Add egg mixture to the dry ingredients and blend.
7. Carefully drop one rounded teaspoon into deep hot oil heated to 375°F
8. Fry fritters, a few at a time, for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until done, turn once. Drain on paper towel.
9. Serve warm with powdered sugar if desired.