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Health and crispy fried bananas is one of the best banana recipes! These deep fried bananas are caramelized and sweet. Serve with maple syrup or chocolate sauce as a dessert or snack.
Fried Banana Recipe
One of the best banana recipes is fried bananas made of sweet, overripe bananas and a simple batter.
I personally think that deep fried bananas are way underrated. They are delicious, healthy and perfect as a dessert or afternoon snack.
This is an easy battered fried bananas recipe that yields extra crispy coating, with caramelized bananas inside.
They are the best!
Recipe Ingredients
This recipe calls for overripe bananas, which yield the best result because they become caramelized during the deep frying process.
The frying batter consists of the following ingredients:
- All-purpose flour
- Cornstarch
- Egg white
- Baking powder
- Water
This frying batter recipe guarantees the crispiest exterior!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Fried Bananas
Step 1. Cut the bananas into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and set aside.
Step 2. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the Frying Batter together. Stir well to ensure the batter is smooth. Gently fold the bananas into the batter.
Step 3. Heat a small pot with 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) of oil over high heat. The oil is ready when fully heated and a swirl of smoke rises from the surface. Gently drop each piece of banana into the hot oil. Deep-fry the bananas in batches, turning them over so both sides become golden brown and crispy.
Step 4. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried bananas from the oil, and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat step 3 until all the bananas are used up. To serve, dust the bananas with powdered sugar. You may also serve them with maple syrup and chocolate sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to the batter ingredients in the recipe, I recommend adding 2 tablespoons of rice flour to the frying batter.
Rice flour will make the coating extra crispy, even after a few hours.
Yes, you sure can. Just follow the instructions and air fry in your air fryer for equally amazing results.
Yes, you can pan fry using a non-stick pan.
Add a little bit of cooking oil on the pan. Coat bananas with a thin coat of batter and pan fry in the pan.
This recipe is only 227 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Fried Bananas
Serve warm with maple syrup or chocolate sauce and dust with some powdered sugar. They are great as a dessert for the following recipes.
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Fried Bananas
Ingredients
- 4 American bananas, overripe
- oil, for deep frying
Frying Batter
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup water, ice cold
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Cut the bananas into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the Frying Batter together. Stir well to ensure the batter is smooth. Gently fold the bananas into the batter.
- Heat a small pot with 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) of oil over high heat. The oil is ready when fully heated and a swirl of smoke rises from the surface. Gently drop each piece of banana into the hot oil. Deep-fry the bananas in batches, turning them over so both sides become golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried bananas from the oil, and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat step 3 until all the bananas are used up. To serve, dust the bananas with powdered sugar. You may also serve them with maple syrup and chocolate sauce.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi Bee, can I make this in an air fryer?
You can try!
Hi Bee,
I just came across this fried banana recipe. May I inquire if can use the ripe cardava banana?
I am sure you can.
What oil is best for this?
I used vegetable oil.
How do I airfry should I spritz a bit of oil on them before cooking in the air fryer which is best cooked in oil or air fried
Please check the manual of your air fryer.
Can the fried bananas be made ahead? I’m hoping not to make a dessert while guests are present. Thanks
No recommended because they will be soggy.