The key to melt-in-your-mouth fried bananas is to cook them immediately before serving so that the crust is crisp and the fruit is soft and warm.
ingredients:
- 3/4 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 to 1 c. water 1 lime, zested and cut into wedges
- 4 small, ripe bananas
- 1 c. canola oil for frying
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- In a medium bowl, combine flour
- and salt.
- Add enough water to make a
- smooth batter that is somewhat thick. Add lime zest and mix well.
- Peel bananas and dip them in the
- batter 2 or 3 times, until well coated.
- In a deep skillet, heat oil to 375°F,
- or until a piece of bread browns in 30 seconds.*
- Place bananas in the oil slowly and
- carefully. Fry two at a time, until they are crisp and golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb the oil.
- To serve, arrange bananas on a plate
- and sprinkle with sugar. Garnish with lime wedges.