Step by step video - Sweet plantains fritters recipe

This delicious recipe is worth trying whether you are a plantain fan or not. Any dish including plantains is phenomenal, didn't you know? They are so tasty and are an easy and quick alternative to plantain puff-puff or bofrot. Plantain fritters are such a great use of overripe and soft plantains.

How to make plantain fritters?

1. Mash a large peeled plantain using a fork or press-purée. Make sure to use ripe plantains to enhance the flavors and facilitate the grinding process.

2. Mix in the rest of the ingredients and combine until smooth.

3. Rest the batter at room temperature, form, and fry your fritters. Use about 1.5 tbsp of batter per beignet (one heaping tablespoon of the batter).

Tips and tricks for the best sweet plantain beignets/fritters.

1. Use ripe plantains (with dark spots) to facilitate mashing and enhance the flavor.

2. Use more sugar (1/3 cup) for a sweeter and crispier version. In this case, the fritters will darken faster upon frying therefore monitor them well.

3. Let your batter rest prior to frying to guarantee a lighter and softer beignet.

4. When frying your plantain fritters use an oil temperature of 375 F, alternatively on oil is hot bring hit down to medium and add your batter.