Description
Thai Fried Banana is a crispy, golden snack made with ripe bananas dipped in a light batter of rice flour, all-purpose flour, coconut, and sesame, then fried until beautifully crunchy outside and soft inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe bananas, peeled and each cut lengthwise into halves or thirds
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- About 3 cups neutral oil for frying, such as vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat to about 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, sugar, shredded coconut, sesame seeds, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour in the cold sparkling water and whisk just until smooth. The batter should be thick enough to coat the banana pieces.
- Line a plate with paper towels or set a wire rack over a baking sheet for draining.
- Dip each banana piece into the batter, coating all sides and letting the excess drip off.
- Carefully lower the coated banana pieces into the hot oil in small batches.
- Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning as needed, until deeply golden and crisp.
- Transfer the fritters to the prepared rack or plate and let them rest for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve warm for the best texture.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas so they hold their shape during frying.
- Keep the sparkling water cold for a lighter, crisper batter.
- Do not overcrowd the pan, or the oil temperature will drop and the fritters may turn greasy.
- These are best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai fried banana, banana fritters, crispy banana dessert, Thai street food dessert, fried banana recipe