Fried Bananas (Banana Frita)

Sweet cinnamon fried bananas cooked in cinnamon butter until golden and caramelized. An easy, warm dessert ready in minutes, perfect on its own or with ice cream.

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: Brazilian, Latin

Keyword: Banana Frita, Caramelized Bananas, Fried Bananas, Sweet Fried Bananas

Servings: people

Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

4 bananas
2 tbsp sugar white or brown
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 tbsp butter

Instructions

Make the cinnamon sugar - in a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside.
Prepare the bananas - peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise or into thick diagonal pieces. Keep the slices fairly even so they cook at the same rate.
Melt the butter - in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Cook the bananas - add the banana slices to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottoms begin to turn golden.
Add cinnamon sugar - sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the bananas along with the vanilla.
Gently turn the bananas and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until softened, lightly caramelized, and coated in the buttery cinnamon sauce.
Serve warm - remove from the heat and serve right away, spooning any extra cinnamon butter from the pan over the top.
Serve with ice cream, greek yogurt, granola or toppings of choice.

Notes

Storage Instructions

Refrigerator:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Best enjoyed fresh:
These are at their best right after cooking, when the bananas are warm and caramelized.

Reheating Instructions

Stovetop (recommended):
Reheat in a skillet over low to medium heat until warmed through. Add a small pat of butter if needed to bring back the sauce.
Microwave:
Heat in short intervals (20–30 seconds) until warm. The texture will be softer but still delicious.

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