Candied Banana Fritters

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Candied Banana Fritters to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Candied Banana Fritters, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• Ingredients:
• 5 bananas
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 7 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 - 2 teaspoons sesame seeds or black sesame seeds*
• Flour Butter:
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup flour
• 6 tablespoons cold water (or enough water to make a thin batter)
• 6 cups oil for deep-frying (or less if desired)

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Directions: Mix together the sugar and water

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Beat the egg in a bowl

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Add the cornstarch, flour, and water, and blend well

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Cut a banana on the diagonal into 5 pieces

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Sprinkle some added flour onto it and coat the pieces in the flour batter using your fingers

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Repeat for each banana