Banana Fritters (Pisang Goreng) with Aquafaba Dip

Ingredients

• 4 medium Ripe Bananas
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 0.5 cup Rice Flour
• 0.25 cup Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.75 cup Water
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil
• 0.5 cup Aquafaba
• 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup of rice flour, 0.25 cup of sugar, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are evenly distributed.
2. 2Pour the 0.75 cup of water into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk or fork until you have a smooth batter with no lumps. Set this batter aside.
3. 3Peel the 4 medium ripe bananas. Cut each banana into 2 or 3 pieces, depending on your preference for size. For example, cut them in half or into thirds.
4. 4Pour the 2 cups of vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or a deep fryer. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping a tiny bit of batter into it; it should sizzle immediately.
5. 5Dip each banana piece into the prepared batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Carefully place the battered banana pieces into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the fritters are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
6. 6Using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, remove the cooked fritters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat this process with the remaining banana pieces.
7. 7While the fritters are cooking or draining, prepare the dip. In a clean bowl, whip the 0.5 cup of aquafaba using an electric mixer on high speed. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form, which means the mixture will hold its shape when the beaters are lifted. This may take 5 to 10 minutes.
8. 8With the mixer still running on low speed, gradually add the 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and the 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the whipped aquafaba. Continue mixing until everything is well combined and the dip is smooth and creamy.
9. 9Serve the hot banana fritters immediately with the aquafaba dip on the side.

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