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Blender Whipped Cream

This Blender Whipped Cream recipe is such a quick and easy way to make homemade whipped cream. Just a few simple ingredients, you can have your fresh whipped cream in less than a few minutes.

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Quick and Easy Jamaican Banana Fritters

These Banana Fritters are a delicious way to use up your ripe bananas. Fried to golden perfection, they are full of flavor and perfect for any meal. 

banana fritters on plate with hand touching plate

You’ll find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Be sure to check out the blog post itself for extra tips and tricks!

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Growing up in a Jamaican household has its perks. Every Saturday morning, there was Beres Hammond or Bob Marley playing in the house as we cleaned, and if we children were good, Mom made us these delicious fritters.

Move over, banana bread, you’ve got some competition. I’ve been told I have a pretty amazing banana bread recipe (took lots of trial and error to get that one perfect), but I can’t believe I haven’t written about these banana fritters before.

They were a huge, yummy part of my childhood, and I’m excited to share them with you today. They are the perfect way to use those ripe bananas before they go bad.

Happy Cooking,

Tanya

How to make Banana Fritters

First, grab three ripe bananas and smash them together with a fork until they are mashed and a little watery.

bananas
mashed bananas

Then add your vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and salt to the bananas. Next, add your all-purpose flour. I use a sifter to add my flour. If you don’t have one, no worries, you can still make the recipe. I just find that the sifter allows my flour mixture to incorporate more easily into my mashed bananas. 

flour in sifter over bowl with mashed bananas

Stir with a spoon until your mixture is fully combined. Your batter should not be too thick or thin, but should flow easily off a spoon. 

mashed bananas mixed with all ingredients
mashed banana fritter batter sliding of spoon into bowl

Pour about ¼ cup of oil into a 10-inch skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Once your oil is hot, pour the fritters into the pan by the spoonful.

banana fritters cooking in oil

Once bubbles appear on the top of the fritter and the bottom is golden brown, flip the fritters and cook until the other side is brown as well. Mine takes about 2 minutes per side to brown. 

banana fritters frying in oil

Remove fritters from skillet and drain on a paper towel or cooling rack. Ya mon 🙂

banana fritters on white plate

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Easy Jamaican Banana Fritters

These Banana Fritters are a delicious way to use up your ripe bananas. Fried to golden perfection, they are full of flavor and perfect for your breakfast meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: banana fritters
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Tanya Harris

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas medium size, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • Oil for frying about ¼ cup

Instructions

  • Mash bananas with fork in bowl.
  • Add light brown sugar, vanilla, extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt and stir. Sift in flour and stir with spoon until fully combined.
  • Add oil to a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, drop banana fritter batter in oil by the spoonful. Once one side is golden and bubbles appear on the top, flip fritter and cook until the other side is browned as well.
  • Remove fritters and drain on paper towels. Enjoy 🙂

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Notes

  • The riper your bananas are, the sweeter your fritters will be. Modify the sugar amount to your preference.
  • The fritters are not meant to be fluffy like pancakes or bread. They are to be thinner and moister.
  • If using a cast-iron skillet, reduce the heat to medium rather than medium-high. 
  • It's best to cook these fritters in a non-stick skillet to avoid any sticking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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Air Fryer Turkey Legs Recipe: Quick, Flavorful, and Perfectly Seasoned

These Air Fryer Turkey Legs are roasted in the Air Fryer and are nice and crisp on the outside while perfectly juicy on the inside. Take a trip to your favorite fair with this easy recipe. 

roasted turkey legs in air fryer basket

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Full Recipe/Instructions can be found at the bottom of the post in the recipe card after the helpful tips and tricks in the post.

I’ve been thinking a ton about the Fair. It’s been a while since I’ve gone, but whenever I go, I always seek out the booth that sells the giant turkey legs. Holding a huge turkey leg while walking through the Fair brings back great memories. Forget the rides, forget the prizes; it’s all about the food. 

These roasted turkey legs would be perfect for a weeknight meal or even if you wanted to serve them up for the Thanksgiving Holiday. I cook them in the Air Fryer as it keeps the turkey leg nice and crispy on the outside and nice and moist on the inside. 

Ingredients Needed

Ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions are on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • Turkey Legs - Choose fresh or fully thawed turkey legs, as these will cook more evenly and crisp better in the air fryer. Typically, grocery stores carry them in packs of two or three, and they are often around 10–12 ounces each.
  • Oil and Seasonings - Olive oil, smoked paprika, brown sugar, seasoned salt, and garlic powder

How to Air Fry Turkey Legs

First, combine your seasonings. I use salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar. 

seasoning for turkey legs on a plate
raw turkey legs on cutting board

Pat dry your turkey legs, then rub your spice mixture all over your turkey legs. I make sure to rub the seasoning under the skin as well to get that flavor all over the meat. 

hands rubbing turkey legs

Then place the turkey legs in your Air Fryer basket. Lightly spray your turkey leg with a mist of cooking oil. I use my handy dandy oil spray bottle. I discuss more on why you should invest in a spray bottle in my 10 Air Fryer Tips and Tricks. 

raw seasoned turkey legs in air fryer basket

 Cook on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. Flip your turkey leg and lightly spray again and cook for another 15-20 minutes. 

Remove your turkey leg. Use a quick read thermometer to ensure that your turkey leg is done. 

cooked turkey leg in air fryer basket

Serve and enjoy your delicious and juicy turkey leg 🙂

Notes on Air Fryer Roasted Turkey Legs

  • You should be able to find turkey legs in your local grocery store in the poultry section. They usually sell them in packs of 2 or 3. If you pick up a pack of lean turkey legs, adjust the cooking time. 
  • Different air fryers will require different cook times. Adjust your cook times accordingly. 
  • I don’t brine the turkey legs when making them in the Air Fryer. However, if you choose to brine, just make sure to pat the turkey legs dry before air frying.
  • Lean turkey legs will cook in less time. Cut cooking times in half.

Make Ahead Tips, Storage, and Reheating

  • Storage: Store any leftover turkey legs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze cooked turkey legs by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap, then placing them in a freezer-safe bag. They’ll stay good in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, or until heated through. This method helps maintain the crispy skin. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second intervals, though the skin may be less crispy.

Serving Suggestions

Troubleshooting and Tips

  • Avoid Overcrowding: Ensure there is space around each turkey leg in the air fryer for even cooking. If you have a smaller air fryer, cook in batches.
  • Skin Crispiness: For extra-crispy skin, pat the turkey legs dry thoroughly before applying oil and seasoning.
  • Reduce Temperature: If you notice the turkey legs are browning too quickly or starting to burn, reduce the air fryer temperature to 325°F. This allows the inside to cook without further darkening the outside. Different air fryers can vary in heat intensity. If you’re using a high-wattage air fryer, check the turkey legs halfway through the cooking time and adjust as needed.

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Air Fryer Turkey Leg Recipe

These Air Fryer Turkey Legs are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. These legs are perfectly seasoned and so easy to roast in your Air Fryer.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer turkey legs, roasted turkey leg, turkey leg recipe
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 988kcal
Author: Tanya Harris

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, seasoned salt, garlic powder until fully mixed. Set aside.
  • Rub seasoning mixture all over turkey legs making sure to get under the skin as well.
  • Place in Air Fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil.
  • Air Fry on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. Then open air fryer basket, flip turkey legs and lightly spray with oil. Close Air Fryer basket and cook for 15-20 more minutes.
  • Remove and Enjoy 🙂

Notes

  • You should be able to find turkey legs in your local grocery store in the poultry section. They usually sell them in packs of 2 or 3. If you pick up a pack of lean turkey legs, adjust the cooking time. 
  • Different air fryers will require different cook times. Adjust your cook times accordingly. 
  • I don’t brine the turkey legs when making them in the Air Fryer. 
  • Lean turkey legs will need a lesser cooking time. Cut the cook times in half. 

Nutrition

Calories: 988kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 133g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 481mg | Sodium: 1666mg | Potassium: 1883mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 12mg

 This post was originally published on June 27, 2019. It has been updated with new information.