Description
Golden crispy Thai fried bananas coated in shredded coconut and lightly drizzled with honey, creating the perfect balance of crunchy texture and soft sweet banana flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe but firm bananas, sliced lengthwise
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup honey or coconut syrup
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly add cold water and vanilla extract until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in half of the shredded coconut.
- Dip each banana slice into the batter, coating evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining shredded coconut over the coated bananas.
- Fry the bananas in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried bananas to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Drizzle lightly with honey or coconut syrup while still warm.
- Serve immediately with caramel or chocolate dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for the best texture.
- Keep the oil temperature steady for even crispiness.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
- Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer to restore crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai fried bananas, coconut fried bananas, crispy banana dessert, shredded coconut bananas, tropical dessert recipe