Maruya (Banana Fritters) Recipe

Typically made with saba, this Filipino-style banana fritters is easy to make and is great for merienda! This recipe suggests a light and fluffy batter coating, making it perfectly crisp when deep-fried. Sugar is usually sprinkled on top to finish, but you could always add your own spin on it. Want to take it to the next level? Add a little chocolate syrup or peanut butter to make it extra delicious.

• READ THESE: MORE SABA BANANA RECIPES
• Minatamis na Saging Recipe (Banana with Caramel Sauce)
• WATCH: Have You Tried Saba Banana + Cheese Turon?

Maruya (Banana Fritters) Recipe

Mira Angeles

These banana fritters are easy to make and are great for merienda!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Resting Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Snacks/Merienda

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

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Maruya (Banana Fritters) Ingredients

• 1 Cup Flour
• 1/2 Cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 medium Egg
• 1 Cup milk
• 2 teaspoon Butter melted
• 1 Cup Oil
• 6 banana (saba variety), peeled and sliced lengthwise into about ¼ inch-thick pieces
• sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

 

• Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, milk and butter in a bowl. Then add the bananas and mix well.
• In a pre-heated pan with oil, using a ladle, scoop the batter with bananas into the oil and fry until golden brown. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
• Dust with sugar before serving. READ THESE: MORE SABA BANANA RECIPES Minatamis na Saging Recipe (Banana with Caramel Sauce) WATCH: Have You Tried Saba Banana + Cheese Turon?

Keyword classic, banana recipe, banana fritters

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