Fried Banana Balls

Ingredients

• cup sall-purpose flour
• tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• very ripe bananas
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• tablespoon vanilla extra ct
• 1/2 teaspoon sground cinnamon
• cup soil for frying, or as needed
• tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Mash bananas, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture until batter is well mixed.
2. Pour 2 inches of oil into a heavy pot and heat over medium heat.
3. Working in batches, drop batter by the tablespoon into hot oil; cook until lightly golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer banana balls to a paper towel lined plate to drain and cool slightly. Dust banana balls with confectioners' sugar.

Tips

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.