Fried Bananas Bananas Fritas Recipe

Whip up this elegant and incredibly quick dessert in just minutes! Enjoy perfectly caramelized fried bananas, ready in under 10 minutes. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate sweet treat. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dessert or an impressive last-minute addition to any meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Calories 262 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fried Bananas Bananas Fritas

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How to Make Fried Bananas Bananas Fritas

  1. Peel 2 ripe but firm bananas.
  2. Cut each banana in half lengthwise.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the banana halves to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly caramelized.
  5. Carefully stir in 1 tablespoon of dark rum (optional). Cook for another minute, allowing the rum to slightly reduce.
  6. Remove from heat and transfer the bananas to serving plates.
  7. Sprinkle generously with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

108g

Fat

26g

Carbs

13g