Air Fried Raw Banana Fritters

There are several ways to put raw bananas to use, but these air fried raw banana fritters are next level delicious.

With just a few ingredients to make them and a cooking process this simple, you just can’t go wrong with this recipe. These fritters are perfect to enjoy at tea time or to make and serve at your next house party.

Inspired and ready to give this recipe a shot? Here’s all you need to know about making it.

Ingredients For the Recipe

To make the air fried raw banana fritters, here’s what you’ll need.

Raw banana (boiled): 1
Onion powder: 2 tbsp
Coriander leaves (finely chopped): 3 tbsp
Paprika powder: ½ tbsp
Mixed Italian Herbs seasoning: 2 tbsp
Cheese (grated): ¼ cup
Salt: ½ tsp

How to Make the Air Fried Raw Banana Fritters

Once you have the ingredients ready, here is the process you’ll need to follow to make the Air Fryer banana fritters.

Preheat the air fryer to 180℃.

all the ingredients of raw banana fritters in a bowl

In a mixing bowl, take the boiled raw banana, onions, green chilies, coriander leaves, and the powdered spices and salt.

Mix all together and make it into a mash.

small balls made out of mash transferred into an air fryer

Make small round shapes with the raw banana mash and transfer them to the air fryer.

air fry the banana balls until its brown in color

Cook them at 180℃ for 10-12 minutes or until they turn golden brown. You can flip them once in between and brush some oil so that they are cooked well.

enjoy raw banana fritters with tea or coffee

Serve hot as a side dish or as a snack during tea time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Else Can I Add to the Air Fried Raw Banana Fritters?

Depending on your personal taste preference, you can add a variety of spices and seasonings to the raw banana mixture.
I have used onion powder and paprika powder along with some mixed Italian herbs and cheese. If you want some extra spice, you can add chopped green chilies or cayenne pepper to the mixture.
To make these banana fritters cheesy, you can also add some shredded mozzarella cheese.

Can I Make these Fritters Without an Air Fryer?

You sure can! If you don’t have an Air Fryer, but still want to give this recipe a try, you can just deep fry or bake the fritters instead.
I would highly recommend deep frying the fritters, because that way, they’ll have the perfect texture, crispness and flavor you’re looking for.

How Do I Store the Leftovers?

If you have any leftovers, you can transfer them to an airtight container after they have cooled down completely and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
The best way to reheat these fritters is to microwave them or pop them in the Air Fryer again to crisp them up.

Tips & Tricks to Make the Air Fried Raw Banana Fritters

Before you jump into this recipe, here are a few tips and tricks you might want to keep in mind

After boiling the raw banana, allow it to cool down completely and remove all the excess liquid before mashing the banana. Any extra moisture will end up making the fritter mixture too runny and difficult to handle.
Remember, not to over crowd the Air Fryer basket while making these raw banana fritters.
Midway through the cooking process, remember to flip the fritters and brush them with a little oil to make them nice and crispy.
If the raw banana mixture seems to runny, you can mix a bit of rice flour or all-purpose flour to thicken it up.
Alternatively, you can place a parchment paper in the Air Fryer basket and then add the raw banana fritters mixture.
To lend these banana fritters a bit of robust flavor, you can add some chaat masala as a seasoning into the mixture.
Another great idea to make these fritters more healthy and delicious is to add some coarsely chopped peanuts into the mixture. This will also lend the fritters a bit of a crunchy texture.

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

Just like most other Indian snacks, these Air Fried raw banana fritters taste best when paired with ketchup or any other dipping sauce of your choice.

These fritters are usually enjoyed as an evening or tea time snack. You can also team them up with a spicy green chutney or other Indian snacks.

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