Banana Corn Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper (or cayenne pepper)
1 1/4 cups bananas, mashed (about 3 medium)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F, and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Whisk dry ingredients in a medium bowl;*Use only the 1/4 t chipotle if you don't want much heat; using cayenne will not give the same smoky flavor.
In another medium bowl mix the banana, egg and milk; stir in the cornmeal mixture just until mixed (don't overdo).
Heat 1 T oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then REDUCE heat to medium; Using about 2 T of batter, drop and space 5 fritters in the pan; Cook until golden brown, 30 seconds to 2 minutes per side.
Transfer to the baking sheet and using the remaining oil make the rest of the fritters - Be sure to CHECK AND ADJUST your heat to prevent burning.
Place the baking sheet with all the fritters into the oven and bake till they PUFF and get firm to touch, about 8 to 10 minutes.
*To make these to serve later: complete the baking, refrigerate and reheat at 350\u00b0F for 15-20 minutes.
*To use as an appetizer, top with creme fraiche. Yummy!