Crispy Fried American Bananas (Printable Format)
Golden, crispy American bananas coated in a light batter, perfect as a sweet, crunchy treat with your favorite toppings.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Bananas
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4 overripe American bananas
→ Frying Batter
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1 egg white
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65 grams all-purpose flour, sifted
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32 grams cornstarch
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2.5 grams baking powder
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120 millilitres ice-cold water
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15 millilitres neutral oil
→ For Frying
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Sufficient vegetable oil for deep frying
→ Optional Garnish
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Powdered sugar for dusting
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Maple syrup to serve
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Chocolate sauce to serve
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Cut the overripe bananas into 2.5 centimetre pieces and set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the egg white, sifted all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, ice-cold water, and 1 tablespoon of oil until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
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Gently fold the banana pieces into the batter until evenly coated.
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In a small pot, pour vegetable oil to a depth of 5–7 centimetres and heat over high heat until smoking slightly or reaching 180°C.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer battered banana pieces into the hot oil in batches. Fry, turning occasionally, until deeply golden and crisp on all sides.
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Remove fried bananas with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat frying the remaining batches.
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Dust the fried bananas with powdered sugar. Serve warm with optional maple syrup or chocolate sauce.
# Supplementary Details:
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For a lighter crust, ensure the water used in the batter is ice-cold.