Crispy Fried Bananas
Crispy Fried Bananas
Ingredients
- 4 bananas, ripe, but firm
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Peel the bananas. Slice each peeled banana into four equal parts, creating a total of 16 pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, crack the 2 large eggs. Add the 1 tablespoon of chopped scallion. Whisk the eggs and scallions well until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Place the sliced bananas in a separate bowl. Drizzle the prepared egg and scallion mixture over the bananas, ensuring all banana pieces are coated evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the Panko breadcrumbs into a shallow dish or a third bowl. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the egg-coated banana pieces, one by one, into the breadcrumbs. Coat each banana piece thoroughly, ensuring it is fully covered with breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 325-350°F. You can test the oil by dropping a tiny pinch of breadcrumbs; if it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Carefully add the breaded banana pieces to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the bananas on low to medium heat for about 1 minute per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 6 min
- 7
Once golden and crispy, remove the fried bananas from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the crispy fried bananas immediately. Enjoy the contrast of the crispy crust and the soft, sweet interior.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Fried Bananas
- 4 bananas, ripe, but firm
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Peel the bananas. Slice each peeled banana into four equal parts, creating a total of 16 pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a medium bowl, crack the 2 large eggs. Add the 1 tablespoon of chopped scallion. Whisk the eggs and scallions well until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Place the sliced bananas in a separate bowl. Drizzle the prepared egg and scallion mixture over the bananas, ensuring all banana pieces are coated evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the Panko breadcrumbs into a shallow dish or a third bowl. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the egg-coated banana pieces, one by one, into the breadcrumbs. Coat each banana piece thoroughly, ensuring it is fully covered with breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 325-350°F. You can test the oil by dropping a tiny pinch of breadcrumbs; if it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Carefully add the breaded banana pieces to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the bananas on low to medium heat for about 1 minute per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 6 min - 7
Once golden and crispy, remove the fried bananas from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the crispy fried bananas immediately. Enjoy the contrast of the crispy crust and the soft, sweet interior.
⏱️ 1 min