Pritong Saging at Maruya (Fried Banana and Banana Fritters)

I would like to share my sons' fave midmorning snack: Fried Bananas. Unlike the banana cue variation which is fried with brown sugar, my children just love their fried bananas plain. I tried also banana fritters where the bananas are dipped in a lightly sweetened batter and fried. The result: they still preferred and picked the no frills, simple fried bananas. : ) For this entry but, I'm posting Pritong Saging at Maruya (Fried Banana and Banana Fritters).

For Fried Bananas:

•  4 pieces saba, peeled
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

- Cut bananas (saba) lengthwise into thirds.
- Heat oil in frying pan over medium-heat.
- Fry banana slices until golden brown on both sides.
- Dry bananas on paper towels.
- Serve while still hot.

For Banana Fritters:

• 3 pieces saba, peeled
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup flour
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• dash of salt

- Cut bananas (saba) lengthwise into thirds.
- In a bowl, combine flour, egg, baking and cinnamon powder, sugar, milk and salt.
- Mix ingredients until well combined.
- Dip banana slices in the batter until well coated
- Fry until golden brown on all sides
- Dry banana fritters on paper towels.
- Serve hot.

Enjoy!