Fried Bananas
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. Whether served on their own or as a topping for ice cream or pancakes, fried bananas are a simple yet satisfying treat.

Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Ingredients for 4 servings (530 g) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
Stovetop - 2
Add the banana slices to the pan and sprinkle them with brown sugar.
- 3
Cook the bananas for 2–3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and caramelized.
- 4
If desired, sprinkle cinnamon over the bananas during cooking.
- 5
Remove the fried bananas from the pan and serve them hot. Optionally, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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