Easy Fried Banana Bites
Easy fried banana bites made with pancake batter and fresh bananas. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and ready in under 20 minutes!
These easy Fried Banana Bites turn simple pantry ingredients into a warm, crispy treat that’s perfect for snacking, dessert, or even a special breakfast. Fresh banana slices are dipped in a light pancake batter and fried until golden brown, creating a sweet and fluffy bite with a soft banana centre.
Ready in less than 20 minutes, this fried banana recipe is a great way to use up ripe bananas before they become overripe. Serve them dusted with powdered sugar, drizzle them with chocolate or caramel sauce, or pair them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert everyone will love.
Recipe Highlights
- Quick and Easy – Ready in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Great Use for Bananas – Perfect for using bananas before they become overly ripe.
- Family-Friendly – A fun treat that both kids and adults enjoy.
- Versatile Serving Options – Serve for breakfast, snacks, dessert, or parties.
- Simple Pantry Ingredients – Made with ingredients you likely already have on hand.
- Customisable – Easy to dress up with sauces, cinnamon sugar, whipped cream, or ice cream.
Tips for Best Results
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving so it doesn’t dissolve into the bites.
- Use firm ripe bananas rather than very soft or overripe bananas.
- Keep the oil between 350°F and 375°F for the crispiest exterior.
- Fry in small batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature.
- Allow excess batter to drip off before frying.
- Transfer cooked banana bites to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Serve immediately while warm for the best texture.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Bananas – Use ripe but firm bananas. Slightly underripe bananas also work well.
- Pancake Mix – Use a traditional pancake mix that requires eggs and milk. Biscuit mix can be used in a pinch but will create a different texture.
- Milk – Any dairy or non-dairy milk works well, including almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
- Egg – Helps bind the batter and create a fluffy coating.
- Powdered Sugar – Used for dusting after frying. Cinnamon sugar is another delicious option.
- Vegetable Oil – Any neutral oil with a high smoke point works well, such as canola oil, peanut oil, or sunflower oil.
Optional Additions
- Vanilla ice cream
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate sauce
- Whipped cream
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerate: Store leftover fried banana bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Warm leftovers in a 350°F oven or air fryer for a few minutes until heated through and lightly crisped.
- Freezing: Freezing is not recommended, as the bananas become soft and watery after thawing, affecting the texture of the finished bites.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to Make Easy Fried Banana Bites
Yield: 30 banana bites | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 bananas, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- Prepare the bananas by slicing them into ½-inch rounds.
- Make the batter by whisking together the pancake mix, milk, and egg until smooth.
- Prepare for frying by lining a plate with paper towels.
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it reaches 350°F to 375°F.
- Coat the bananas by dipping each slice into the batter and allowing excess to drip away.
- Fry until golden for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Drain excess oil by transferring the banana bites to the prepared plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
- Add toppings if desired, such as caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, or vanilla ice cream.
Easy Fried Banana Bites
Easy fried banana bites made with pancake batter and fresh bananas. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and ready in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 bananas, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Slice the bananas into ½-inch rounds.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, and egg until smooth.
- Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
- Pour oil into a heavy-bottomed pan to a depth of about ½ inch and heat to 350°F to 375°F.
- Dip each banana slice into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
- Carefully place the coated banana slices into the hot oil.
- Fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer to the prepared paper towel-lined plate.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving. - Serve warm with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, or vanilla ice cream if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 422Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 582mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 4gSugar: 35gProtein: 11g
This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although lifeloveliz.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
Liz Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys cooking and baking, food photography, and reading.
Can this be made without the use of the egg?
I don’t like using eggs so, I swap for 1/3 apple sauce, mayo, and my favorite, sour cream I like the way that it works with this recipe
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I tried this i am not an cook but I am still learning 50 years old an starting learning and enjoy cooking. I didn’t have powder sugar so I didn’t use it but I sprinkled sugar on it , it was pretty good I am trying make snacks and dinner for later to help roommate ( adopted sister) out so she don’t have cook
Can this be done in an air fryer?
No, unfortunately an air fryer can’t solidify the wet batter fast enough to give the same result as oil frying
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@Liz Lampman, thank you. I just posted the question again forgetting I had already asked.
Is this made using pancake mix that requires the addition of milk and eggs, or the “just add water” complete kind of pancake mix? I ask because I was just wondering if the egg and milk could be omitted from the recipe, If using the complete type of mix?
Yes, using the mix that requires the addition of milk and eggs. If you use the kind that requires only water, you would need to use a bit less than called for to make a thicker batter.
Can you use over ripped bananas?
No, your bananas need to be firm, almost green.
How would this work in an air fryer?
Try these with bananna pudding!
Can these be frozen for later
I haven’t tried. You should be able to though as both the batter and bananas freeze well.