Description
Fried Banana is a quick and easy treat with crispy golden edges and a soft, caramelized center. It’s perfect as a snack, dessert, or sweet breakfast addition—served solo or with toppings like ice cream, syrup, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe but firm bananas
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of ground nutmeg or cardamom (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons water or citrus juice (optional, for coating)
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable or coconut oil (for frying)
- Optional toppings: honey, maple syrup, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chopped nuts
Instructions
Peel bananas and slice them diagonally into 1/4–1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Lightly toss banana slices with sugar and optional spices, or brush with sweetened water or citrus juice for extra flavor and coating adhesion.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Fry banana slices in batches, cooking 2–3 minutes per side until golden and lightly crisp. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning.
- Transfer fried bananas to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm, topped with honey, syrup, cinnamon, whipped cream, ice cream, or chopped nuts as desired.
Notes
- Use bananas that are ripe but still firm for best texture.
- Brown sugar gives a deeper caramel flavor than white sugar.
- Fry in coconut oil for added tropical notes.
- Best served fresh—texture degrades quickly when stored.
- Roasting in the oven is an option, but won’t yield the same crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 banana with toppings
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg