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Fried Bananas

Fried bananas is a delightful dessert or snack enjoyed in many cuisines around the world. These sweet, caramelized banana slices offer a perfect balance of crispy and tender textures. Recipe source: “Fried Bananas”, Wikibooks Cookbook contributors, en.wikibooks.org, CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted). Photo: Wiki Farazi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
182
Protein
1g
Fried Bananas
dessertquick

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter.

  2. Step 2

    Add the banana slices to the pan and sprinkle them with brown sugar.

  3. Step 3

    Cook the bananas for 2–3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and caramelized.

  4. Step 4

    If desired, sprinkle cinnamon over the bananas during cooking.

  5. Step 5

    Remove the fried bananas from the pan and serve them hot. Optionally, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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