Plantain Fritters (Caribbean)

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups plantains, cut into small pieces

1. In a bowl, slightly mash the plantains, then set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder & salt.
3. In a small bowl, beat in the eggs until fluffy.
4. To the flour mixture add the beaten eggs, crushed red pepper & butter & then the milk, beating with a fork until the mixture is smooth.
5. Stir in the mashed plantains, & add more milk if necessary ~ Batter should be of a dropping consistency.
6. Drop by spoonfuls into preheated deep fat at 375 degrees F & fry 4-5 minutes, or until evenly browned. Serve hot.

flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, red pepper, unsalted butter, milk, plantains

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/plantain-fritters-caribbean-373122 (may not work)