Plantain Fritters (Caribbean)

The original of this slightly tweaked recipe was found on the internet at the recipeisland.com.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2  cups plantains, cut into small pieces

Directions

1. In a bowl, slightly mash the plantains, then set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder & salt.
3. In a small bowl, beat in the eggs until fluffy.
4. To the flour mixture add the beaten eggs, crushed red pepper & butter & then the milk, beating with a fork until the mixture is smooth.
5. Stir in the mashed plantains, & add more milk if necessary ~ Batter should be of a dropping consistency.
6. Drop by spoonfuls into preheated deep fat at 375 degrees F & fry 4-5 minutes, or until evenly browned. Serve hot.