🇬🇳 Guinean Cuisine

Beignets de Banane

Banana Fritters

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 276 kcal

Sweet, golden-fried banana fritters dusted with sugar, with a crispy exterior and soft, caramelized banana interior — Guinea's favorite treat.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash bananas until smooth. Mix with egg, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg.
  2. 2 Gradually add flour and salt, stirring until a thick batter forms.
  3. 3 Heat oil to 175°C.
  4. 4 Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry 3-4 minutes until golden.
  5. 5 Drain on paper towels and dust with sugar while hot.
  6. 6 Serve warm.

Did You Know?

The secret to perfect Guinean beignets is using overripe bananas — the darker the skin, the sweeter and more flavorful the fritter.