Spiced Fried Bananas Recipes

FRIED SWEET BANANAS

Steps:

• Cut each banana half into 3 or 4 pieces.
• Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; add banana slices and cook until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer banana slices to a paper towel-lined plate. Coat banana slices, 1 at a time, with cinnamon-sugar.

BANANA FRITTERS WITH SPICED GLAZE

Steps:

• For the fritters: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk and sugar until blended. Stir in the baking mix and bananas until just combined.
• Heat the canola oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Using a small ice cream scoop, drop the batter into the skillet. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and allow to drain on a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
• For the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup water and pumpkin pie spice.
• While the fritters are still warm, pour the glaze over top. Allow the glaze to set up slightly before serving.

CINNAMON-SPICED BANANAS

Steps:

• Place bananas in a small microwave-safe bowl. Top with brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon; dot with butter., Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is melted, stirring once. Spoon banana mixture into bowls; top with ice cream. Serve immediately.

FRIED BANANAS WITH LAVENDER HONEY AND FIVE-SPICE CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Stir the chocolate syrup and 5-spice powder together and set aside.
• In a deep fryer or large heavy saute pan with deep sides, heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Add the seltzer water in a stream while whisking constantly. Dip the bananas in the batter to coat and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sift the powdered sugar over the top immediately.
• Place 2 banana pieces on a serving plate and drizzle chocolate sauce over. Top with a drizzle of honey.
• Top with a spoonful of creme fraiche. Grate chocolate over top. Garnish with a small sprig of mint.

SPICED BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x3 inch loaf pans. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
• Mash the bananas, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves together in a large bowl with a fork until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract, then fold in the flour mixture until a batter forms and no dry lumps remain. Pour into the prepared loaf pans.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan, and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

SPICED BANANAS

Steps:

• Peel the bananas, cut into 1/2" thick slices and place in a large bowl. Mix the vinegar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and mace in a large pot. Tie the cloves, cardamom, peppercorns and saffron in a cheesecloth bag and add to the pot. Bring to a rolling boil and pour over bananas. Drain off and repeat for 5 more days. On the seventh day, discard the spice bag, pour the bananas and juices into a large pot, bring to a rolling boil and ladle in sterilized jars, cover and seal .

FRIED BANANAS

Steps:

• Mix the flour, cardamom and cinnamon. Dip bananas in milk, and dredge in the dry mixture. Cook slowly in butter about 4 minutes until they are brown on both sides.
• Meanwhile, to prepare the sauce, combine milk, sugar, rum and coconut in a saucepan and bring to boil for 2 minutes. Spoon sauce on a plate. Place two quarters of bananas on the plate, round side up, and garnish with a sprig of mint.

SPICED FRIED BANANAS

Steps:

• Combine the brown sugar, coriander and curry powder; set aside.
• Peel bananas. Slice lengthwise, then cross-cut in half or cut into 1" disks.
• Heat butter in frying pan until the butter bubbles. Add the banana slices and fry over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, turning half way through. Sprinkle over with the brown sugar mixture, allowing to carmelized. Transfer to serving bowls and lightly sprinkle with lime juice, if desired.