Deep Fried Bananas Recipe is breaded in pancake batter and fried to perfection. Each bite is coated in powdered sugar and the entire treat is quick and easy.
Deep Fried Bananas taste so rich and decadent. It’s one of the best Deep Fried Desserts and a great dessert or snack. This decadent dessert is even better with No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream.
I also love to make Bananas Fosters for another rich dessert.
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Why We Love This
This recipe is versatile and easy to serve. I think you will love it.
It is a fabulous way to use bananas that are too ripe. Instead of tossing them, use them to make deep fried bananas.
Ingredients
- Overripe Bananas. It’s important the bananas are ripe.
- Vegetable Oil. This is good for frying because it has a low smoke point.
- Pancake Mix. You can use any brand you like.
- Milk. I use whole milk, but you can use reduced fat milk if you prefer.
- Powdered Sugar. For smooth powdered sugar, sift before using.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
How to Make Deep Fried Bananas
Step 1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 350-375 degrees F.ย ย
Step 2. Slice the bananas into 1-inch slices.ย ย ย
Step 3. Combine the pancake batter in a large bowl.ย ย
Step 4. Coat the banana pieces in the flour mixture.
Step 5. Place the coated bananas in hot oil. Then cook for 3-4 minutes on medium-high heat. Turn them halfway through the cook time to brown both sides.ย
- Step 6. Remove bananas from oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the oil. Sift the powdered sugar on top and they are ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Powdered sugar
- Cinnamon.
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Ice cream
- Chocolate Sauce. Try Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe.
- Caramel. I love Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe for added sweetness.
Storage
We prefer these fresh but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They will get softer once they are stored.
I suggest placing wax paper in between the fried bananas. This will prevent them from sticking and also absorb any excess grease.
This recipe is not recommended for freezing. The texture will become mushy as it thaws.
Pro Tips
- Serve immediately. These are best served warm. Try to enjoy this right away while they are fresh.
- Rotate while cooking. Turn the fried bananas halfway thru the cooking process. This will help each side to brown properly.
- Ripe bananas. Overly ripe bananas work best for this recipe.
- Pancake mix. Use your favorite pancake mix that your family enjoys. Any brand is fine including store brand.
More Deep Fried Desserts
- Deep Fried Reeseโs Peanut Butter Cups
- Fried Cookie Dough
- Deep Fried Snickers Recipe
- Deep fried oreos
- Funnel Cake with Pancake Mix
- Deep Fried Pop Tarts
Make Deep Fried Bananas and enjoy a decadent dessert. Please leave a comment and star rating after you try it.
Deep Fried Bananas
Ingredients
- 4 Overripe Bananas
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
- 1 1/2 cups Pancake Mix
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tsp Vegetable Oil plus more for Frying
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or dutch oven to approximately 350-375 degrees F.
- Slice the bananas into approximately 1 inch thick slices.
- Then gently mix together the pancake mix, egg, milk and 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil in a large bowl.
- Gently press the banana slices into the batter until coated and then place them in the oil.ย Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning them halfway through the cook time to brown both sides.
- Use a slotted spoon to move the bananas from the oil to a plate lined with paper towels. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.ย You will likely have to work in batches.
- Repeat this process until all the bananas have been fried.
- Sift the powdered sugar on top and they are ready to serve and enjoy!
