Fried Bananas

Name: Fried Bananas
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

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.

20 min · serves 4

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

Steps

Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
Add the banana slices to the pan and sprinkle them with brown sugar.
Cook the bananas for 2–3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and caramelized.
If desired, sprinkle cinnamon over the bananas during cooking.
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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Adapted from “Fried Bananas” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.