Description
Perfectly golden banana donut holes deliver a delightful twist on classic pastry delights. Sweet Caribbean-inspired treats combine ripe bananas, warm spices, and crisp exterior for a quick indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup or 120 ml)
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps milk
Instructions
- Dry Blend Preparation: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Thoroughly mash bananas and blend with egg, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Batter Formation: Delicately incorporate dry ingredients into banana mixture, mixing minimally to prevent tough texture, stopping when ingredients are just combined.
- Thermal Preparation: Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, maintaining consistent temperature for optimal frying conditions.
- Portioning and Frying: Carefully drop batter portions into hot oil using a small scoop, working in manageable batches to ensure even golden-brown coloration and crisp exterior.
- Draining and Finishing: Extract donut holes with a slotted spoon, placing on paper towels to remove excess oil, then optionally dust with powdered or cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately to preserve peak temperature and textural perfection, ensuring maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Use overripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- Minimal Mixing Technique: Fold ingredients gently to prevent tough, dense donut holes by avoiding excessive gluten development.
- Temperature Control Critical: Maintain consistent 350°F oil temperature to ensure crispy exterior and fully cooked interior without burning.
- Batch Frying Strategy: Drop small quantities of batter to prevent oil temperature drop and guarantee evenly cooked, golden-brown donut holes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg