Banana Puff-Puffs That Are Sweet, Fluffy, and Slightly Out of Control
Golden, fluffy bites of banana goodness that somehow vanish faster than you can fry the next batch
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (+1-2 tablespoons (475ml) warm water (See notes)
- 2¼ teaspoon (7g) active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 3½ cups (420g) flour
- 2 Tbsp Peppers of Key West is Goin’ Bananas Hot Sauce or Goin’ Bananas with Rum
- ½-¾ cup (100-150g) sugar
- ½ tablespoon (8-9g) salt
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions:
- Mix salt, sugar, water, and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and mix.
- Let the mixture rise for approximately 1-2 hours.
- In a large saucepan, pour vegetable oil into a pot until it’s at least 3 inches (about 5cm) deep and heat on low. Too little oil will result in flatter balls.
- Test to make sure the oil is hot enough by putting a drop of batter into the oil. If it is not hot enough, the batter stays at the pot’s bottom rather than rising to the top.
- When the oil is hot enough, grab a little bit of the mixture with your hands or use a spoon to get a small ball of dough. Drop it carefully into the oil.
- Fry for a few minutes until the bottom side is golden brown.
- Turn the ball over and fry for a few more minutes until the other side is golden brown.
- Use a large spoon take it out of the oil. I usually place them on napkins immediately to soak up the excess oil.
- If desired, you can dip the finished product in more Goin Bananas Hot Sauce or Goin Bananas with Rum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are banana puff-puffs?
They’re soft, deep-fried dough balls made with ripe bananas—light, fluffy, and slightly sweet with a crispy outside.
Are these spicy with the hot sauce?
They’re mostly sweet, but a drizzle of Peppers of Key West is Goin’ Bananas Hot Sauce adds a wild sweet-heat twist.
Can I bake instead of fry them?
Traditional puff-puffs are fried for that signature texture, but you can try baking or air frying for a lighter version.
What bananas work best?
Very ripe bananas with brown spots—they’re sweeter and mash easily.
How should I serve them?
Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with sauce, or serve as a fun dessert or snack.
