Fried Bananas (Banana Empanada)
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Fried Bananas (Banana Empanada)
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5-Ingredient Breaded Deep Fried Bananas (Banana Empanada)-- a quick and easy dish that can be served as a side for feijoada or as a dessert topped with ice cream. These can be gluten-free, Paleo,a nd Whole30.
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil enough to completely cover the bananas
- 5 ripe but firm small bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour (or GF flour, almond flour or coconut flour)
- 3 large eggs beaten and mixed with 1 teaspoon water
- 1 cup bread crumbs
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Instructions
- Heat the oil to 350ºF (180ºC) in a deep-fry machine or heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. While oil is heating, peel the bananas, remove the stringy parts that cling to the peeled fruit, and cut crosswise in half.
- Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs each in a separate bowl. Dredge the banana halves in flour to get an even coating. Shake to remove excess flour. Next, soak the banana halves in the beaten eggs mixed with 1 teaspoon water. Finally, cover the banana halves in bread crumbs.
- Fry each half until lightly golden (do NOT overcrowd the pan), about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Place on a plate lined with a double layer of paper towels.
Notes
- Serve warm as a side for beans or meats, or as a dessert topped with ice cream and/or caramel or chocolate sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. Be aware that texture will be softer after storing. Above all, do NOT freeze deep-fried bananas because the fruit will become mushy once thawed and reheated.
- If you are on a gluten-free diet, use GF flour and GF bread crumbs instead. For an eggless version, use milk instead of eggs. If on a Paleo or Whole30 diet, use coconut flour/almond flour intead of all-purpose flour and bread crumbs.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
264mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
109IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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