Instructions

• Peel and place the 4 medium bananas in a large bowl. Mash them with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
• Stir in 1/4 cup milk until the banana mixture is evenly combined and smooth.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir with a spoon until just combined; the batter should be thick and spoonable. Do not overmix.
• Pour vegetable oil to a depth of about 1 inch into a heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer. Heat the oil to 350°F (177°C).
• Use a spoon or a small ice cream scoop to drop portions of batter (about 1–2 tablespoons each) carefully into the hot oil. Fry in batches so the pan is not crowded.
• Fry the fritters until golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking, about 4–6 minutes total per fritter.
• Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
• Let the fritters cool slightly and serve warm.