1 c. chopped, packed ripe bananas (approximately 2 medium)
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cornstarch or potato starch
1/4 c. sweetened shredded coconut (or up to 1/2 cup, if desired)
2 tbsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup buttermilk, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Blend all ingredients.
Deep fry in peanut or corn oil. Heat oil to 375°. Fry for 2 minutes, turn in oil, fry another 1 minute.
These are good by themselves, or could be dusted with sugar and cinnamon.
