Description
Crispy Thai fried bananas served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream and rich chocolate drizzle. This easy tropical dessert delivers the perfect balance of crunchy texture and smooth sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced diagonally
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, shredded coconut, and salt.
- Add cold water and vanilla extract, then whisk until smooth.
- Dip banana slices into the batter, coating evenly.
- Carefully place coated bananas into the hot oil.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried bananas to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Arrange fried bananas on serving plates.
- Top with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Use firm ripe bananas for the best texture.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pan.
- Serve immediately for the perfect hot and cold contrast.
- Rice flour can replace all-purpose flour for extra crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Thai fried bananas, banana dessert, fried bananas with ice cream, tropical dessert, crispy banana fritters